Where Is Buddha with Hands in Gesture of Teaching, Vitarka

Q: Where can I see this sculpture?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to 600s. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

This Asian work, dating to 600s. Made from bronze, it measures Overall: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 600s. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.).

It's made from bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

Buddha with Hands in Gesture of Teaching, Vitarka Mudra

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