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Portrait of The Great Teacher Marpa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze sculpture of a seated man titled "Portrait of The Great Teacher Marpa". The man has short hair combed back and wears a robe. He sits cross-legged with his hands resting on his knees. His right hand rests on top of a rectangular object. He has a subtle smile on his face. The background is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Bronze inlaid with copper and silver; gold plugs
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
597 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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