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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
Museum record:
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