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Seated Bodhisattva Vajrapani (?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A small metal statue of a figure sitting cross-legged on a base. The figure wears a tall conical hat with ornate details and a necklace around its neck. The figure's right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand positioned in front of the chest. The left arm rests on the knee. The figure sits on a round base with a decorative edge resembling petals. The base sits on a larger, flat round base with a decorative edge. The figure and bases are made of a dark-colored metal. The background is light gray. The figure represents Seated Bodhisattva Vajrapani.

Artwork Details

Date
9th–10th century
Medium
Silver
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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