Arkivism
Standing Buddha
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Standing Buddha

anonymous · c. 600 - c. 800 · bronze (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This kind of Buddha figurine is based on Indian models and was widely distributed in Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia. With his right hand, the Buddha is making the vitarka mudra, the gesture of teaching. The halo behind his head may be a later addition.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineStaande Boeddha. c. 600 - c. 800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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