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Crowned and Jeweled Buddha

early 11th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 238

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Crowned and Jeweled Buddha
  • Period: Pala period
  • Date: early 11th century
  • Culture: India (Bihar)
  • Medium: Bronze with silver and copper inlay
  • Dimensions: H. 11 in. (28 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); D. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
  • Object Number: 1987.142.319
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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