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Vasudhara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of Vasudhara, a female deity with multiple arms, seated on a black base. The statue depicts Vasudhara with a serene facial expression, adorned with a crown on her head and large earrings. Her right leg is bent and rests on the base, while her left leg is crossed over her right. She has four arms; the top right arm holds a small container, the bottom right arm holds a flower or similar object, the top left arm is raised with the palm facing outward, and the bottom left arm is bent at the elbow. Vasudhara wears a necklace and a short dhoti. The background transitions from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
14th–15th century
Medium
Gilt-copper alloy
Culture
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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