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Wrathful Eight-Armed Deity with Bird Attendants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a deity with eight arms and an angry expression. The deity has four legs, two are bent and two are straight. The deity wears a necklace and bracelets. The deity has a large crown on head. The deity holds various objects in the hands. The deity stands on a lotus flower-shaped base. Two birds are on either side of the deity. The birds appear to be in a subservient position. The deity and birds are carved in a light-colored stone. The background behind the deity is an oval shape. The overall shape of the carving is arched. The carving appears to be ornate and intricately detailed.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–17th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions
317 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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