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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
Museum record:
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