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Buddha Preaching the Dharma (Buddhist Law)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a statue of Buddha standing on a circular base with his right hand raised in front of him, palm facing outwards. The statue is made of stone or wood and features intricate carvings. The statue wears a long robe with wavy stripes, and a flame-like structure is on top of his head. His left arm hangs down by his side. The statue stands on a circular base adorned with carvings. The background consists of a light-colored wall with a wooden baseboard and a light-colored floor.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Sri Lanka (Kandy district)
Dimensions:
455 × 624 px
Museum record:
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