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Seated Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green statue of the Seated Buddha. The figure sits cross-legged with hands raised in a gesture. The figure wears a robe and has a crown-like structure on their head with spikes. The statue appears to be made of weathered bronze or copper. The figure has a serene expression. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
1st to mid-2nd century
Medium:
Bronze with traces of gold leaf
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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