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10th century · Copper alloy with gilding · Asian Art

This grand Buddha gestures compassionate protection to devotees (abhaya mudra) with his raised right hand, while his left hand supports the sweeping fall of his monastic robe (uttarsanga). The facial features and bodily contour suggest that the work is a product of the early Polonnaruva Period.

Artist

Unknown

Date

10th century

Medium

Copper alloy with gilding

Culture

Sri Lanka, central plateau

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Enid A. Haupt, 1993