About this artwork
This standing Buddha, attributed to the Mon style of central Thailand (8th‒9th century), wears a monastic robe in the “wet garment” style influenced by post-Gupta art. Though damaged, the sculpture shows no traces of lacquer, gilding, or paint. Its origin remains uncertain, as many Buddhist sculptures were relocated over time. However, unusual features—such as counterclockwise curls, a rounded face, broad nose, four neck lines, its small size, and lack of attachment holes for the hands—raise questions about its authenticity.
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Status
- On View, Gallery 142
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Department
- Arts of Asia
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Artist
- Pre-Angkorean
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Title
- Standing Buddha
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Place
- Thailand (Object Probably made in)
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Date
- 701 CE–1970
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Medium
- Limestone
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Dimensions
- 67.3 × 23.7 × 11 cm (26 1/2 × 9 5/16 × 4 5/16 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf
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Reference Number
- 2016.432
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/153515/manifest.json
Extended information about this artwork
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