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Seated Buddha
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Artists in the north Indian city of Mathura reinterpreted the appearance of the Greco-Roman style of drapery, which was popular in the region of Gandhara, in present-day Pakistan. They preferred a more otherworldly, abstracted rendition of the folds, giving the Buddha a powerful, superhuman energy.
| Artist / Maker | Northern India, Mathura, Kushan period |
|---|---|
| Date | 200s CE |
| Culture / Origin | Northern India, Mathura, Kushan period |
| Medium | sandstone |
| Dimensions | Overall: 63 x 58.5 cm (24 13/16 x 23 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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