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Standing Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark bronze statue of Buddha standing on a rectangular wooden base. The statue depicts Buddha wearing a long robe with folds. The right hand is raised with the palm facing outwards and the left hand is down by the side. The hair is styled in a bun on top of the head. The statue has a serene expression. The background is a gradient of gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 6th century
Medium
Brass
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) or Afghanistan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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