SculptureChinese

BUDDHA SEATED ON LOTUS THRONE

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Metal

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

9.2 x 3.2 cm (3 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

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