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Sandstone sculpture depicting the Buddha siting on a throne with his robe worn over the left shoulder. His right hand is raised in the gesture of reassurance. A large halo is behind his head.
Seated Buddha
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Seated Buddha

Artist Indian Artist
DateLate 1st - early 2nd century
Place of originMathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
MediumRed mottled sandstone
Dimensions9 x 4 15/16 x 2 5/8 in. (22.9 x 12.5 x 6.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of George P. Bickford
Object numberS-71-51
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Visual DescriptionSandstone sculpture depicting the Buddha siting on a throne with his robe worn over the left shoulder. His right hand is raised in the gesture of reassurance. A large halo is behind his head.
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