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Mahasiddha Kirapalapa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Reddish-brown sculpture of a man dancing, wearing a headdress and a cloth wrapped around his waist. The figure has one leg bent in front and the other behind, with arms raised. He appears to be dancing under a tree with large leaves. The sculpture is on a circular base. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the sculpture. The image depicts Mahasiddha Kirapalapa.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 14th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
Dimensions
498 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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