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Buddha Offering Protection

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of Buddha standing on a circular base. The statue depicts Buddha wearing a long robe with folds carved into it. The right hand is raised with palm facing outwards. The left arm hangs down. The head has a distinctive hairstyle with small bumps. The statue stands against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-15th–16th century
Medium
Copper alloy with gilding
Culture
Sri Lanka. western regions
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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