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Seated Kubera (Study Collection)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige stone sculpture of a figure on a black base. The figure is squatting with one leg tucked under the other. The figure has long earlobes and a crown on its head. A large circular halo surrounds the figure's head. The figure wears a necklace and bracelets. The figure's eyes are closed. The figure's right hand grasps a flask and the left hand holds a bowl. A beaded line wraps around the figure's waist. The figure has a bare chest. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century(?)
Medium
Stone
Culture
India
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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