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Enthroned Buddha Granting Boons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of a seated Buddha with hands in lap and one hand raised. The Buddha has a bun on top of head, earrings, and a robe. The statue sits on a throne with two lion figures on either side. The throne has an inscription on the front. The base of the throne is decorated with a row of shapes resembling lotus flowers. The background is grey. Title: "Enthroned Buddha Granting Boons", Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
dated by inscription to ca. 600
Medium
Gilt brass with silver and copper inlay
Culture
Pakistan (Gilgit Kingdom)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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