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Dharmapala Standing on a Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark bronze sculpture of Dharmapala standing on a lion. The figure has an open mouth with visible teeth, furrowed eyebrows, and bulging eyes. He wears a crown and ornate robes. His right hand holds a staff, and his left hand is raised in a fist. The sculpture has a pointed arch at the top and intricate carvings around the border. The lion is depicted in a crouched position, with its head on the left and its body on the right. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 16th century
Medium
Stone with traces of gold paint, inlaid with turquoise
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
497 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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