Sculpture of the Buddha

Indonesia (Java)

Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century

Not on view

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Title: Sculpture of the Buddha
Period: Central Javanese period
Date: Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Culture: Indonesia (Java)
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: The Samuel Eilenberg-Jonathan P. Rosen Collection of Indonesian Gold, Bequest of Samuel Eilenberg and Gift of Jonathan P. Rosen, 1998
Object Number: 1998.544.48
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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