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Male Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a dark-colored statue of a deity. The statue depicts a male figure from the waist up. He has a crown on his head. The crown is intricately designed with a rounded top. The figure's hair appears to be curly and is also intricately designed. He has a circular earring on his left ear. The figure is wearing a necklace and a garment around his waist. The statue is on a small rectangular base. The background is a plain light-colored wall.

Artwork details

Date:
8th century
Medium:
Stone
Culture:
India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions:
342 × 625 px
Museum record:
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