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Weathered arched stone stele with a seated Buddha under a halo, flanked by two standing figures, with green-tinged surface and faint pigment traces.

Seated Buddha (<em>Shakyamuni</em>) with bodhisattvas, monks, and lions

This arched stone stele carries a seated Buddha at the center, framed by a halo and flanked by two standing attendant figures in shallow relief. The surface is weathered, with green tones and faint remnants of pigment across the carved niche and base.

Artist
Unknown
Date
Dated 549 CE
Medium
Stone with traces of gilding and pigments
Source
Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)
Size
3166 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art) releases this image under CC0 (latest date 549).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art

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