Buddha with a Halo and Flaming Body Mandorla

Buddha with a Halo and Flaming Body Mandorla

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Buddha sits in meditation, his hands in dhyana mudra. His facial type, with arched brows and light highlights, is linked to the painting style of Kizil. Most Buddhas from Dandan-Uiliq known from painting and sculpture wear red robes. A group of related votive images painted on wood panels was recovered in the Buddhist temples at Dandan-Uiliq.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.