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Buddha Shakyamuni

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of Buddha Shakyamuni sitting cross-legged on a flat surface. The statue is made of a shiny gold-colored metal with a darker patina in some areas. Buddha's hair is styled in a tall, blue conical topknot adorned with a small golden ornament. His ears are long and drooping with large golden earrings. His face is serene with a small dot between his eyebrows. He wears a simple cloth draped over his left shoulder. His right hand rests on his knee, while his left hand is on his lap. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray and white.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Brass with colored pigments
Culture
Central Tibet
Dimensions
494 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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