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Torso of a Hindu Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Torso of a Hindu Deity by an unknown artist. The sculpture is a gray stone or metal piece. The figure wears a long garment that covers both legs. The garment is draped over the left shoulder and tied around the waist with a belt. The right arm bends at the elbow with the hand positioned near the stomach. The left arm is bent at the elbow and extends to the side near the shoulder. The figure has a rounded neckline on the top of the garment. The figure stands on a flat surface. The background behind the statue is white.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–9th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
India
Dimensions
370 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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