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Shakyamuni Buddha as Master of Gods and Men

Figure seated in "dhyanasana" pose, with left hand resting on knee, right forearm lacking, on circular base with repeated petals in relief; fitted wood pedestal. Robe arranged in stylized, ridged folds, draped off proper right shoulder, hair and ushnisha arranged in stylized swirls

Purchase: acquired through the generosity of the Hall Family Foundation

c. 726-749 C.E.
Gray sandstone with traces of gesso and coloring
26.0 x 66.0in
F85-11
Image and text: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 2023

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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Permanent collection