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Votive Plaque with Seated Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A small rectangular plaque made of gold-colored metal with a raised image of a seated bodhisattva. The plaque has rough and uneven edges. The bodhisattva sits cross-legged on a base with their right hand raised to their chest and their left hand resting on their knee. The bodhisattva has a rounded face, small mouth and nose, and large eyes. The figure wears a crown and ornate necklace. A circular halo surrounds their head. The plaque appears old and weathered with a brownish-gold color, against a solid black background.

Artwork Details

Date
7th century
Medium
Gold sheet
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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