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Seated Narasimha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a seated figure with a lion-like appearance. The figure has a prominent nose and forehead, with a distinctive hairstyle that includes curls around the head. The figure is sitting in a throne-like chair. The figure's body appears muscular and has a mix of human and lion features, with the head being more lion-like. The sculpture is made of stone and has a weathered appearance. The background of the image is white, suggesting that the sculpture is against a wall or in a museum setting.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–9th century
Medium:
Stone
Culture:
India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions:
449 × 624 px
Museum record:
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