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Buddha Offering Protection

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts Buddha with a serene expression, eyes closed. The figure wears a long robe that falls to the ankles, with the right shoulder exposed. The hair is styled in a distinctive topknot. The right hand is raised to chest level with palm facing outwards, while the left hand hangs by the side. The figure stands barefoot on a round base adorned with a decorative pattern. The material appears to be a dark green metal, likely bronze, with visible signs of aging and wear.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–12th century
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
India (Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam)
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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