Seated Buddha, Bronze Sculpture, 15th Century

A bronze seated Buddha sits in lotus position on a stepped base, right hand reaching down in the earth-touching gesture. The figure has a flame-topped ushnisha, tightly coiled curls, elongated earlobes, and a plain draped garment over the shoulders. The dark patinated surface shows subtle wear and a neutral gray backdrop frames the figure.

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th century

Medium

Bronze

Source

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Size

3299 × 4000 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, The J. H. W. Thompson Foundation Gift and Gifts of friends of Jim Thompson, in his memory, 2002