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Standing Jain Tirthankara Parshvanatha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a standing statue of a figure with a smooth body. The figure is standing on a rectangular base. The body of the figure is bare. The head is smooth with small bumps on top. The figure has a serene expression. The background of the statue is an arched shape with carvings. There are two figures on either side of the statue. The background of the image is gray. There is a shadow cast by the statue. The statue appears to be made of stone. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or religious artifact.

Artwork Details

Date
6th century
Medium
Sandstone
Culture
India
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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