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Amoghasiddhi, the Transcendent Buddha of the North

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze sculpture of a seated male deity. The deity has long hair and a crown on his head. He is sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower base. His right hand is holding something up to his chest. His left hand is resting on his knee. He wears a necklace and bracelets. There are ornate decorations on his shoulders. The deity sits on a square base with pillars. The background is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 10th–early 11th century
Medium
Silver and bronze with copper inlay and traces of gold foil
Culture
Western Tibet
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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