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Votive Plaque with Amitāyus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A small, dark gray stone plaque with a rounded top and flat bottom. The plaque depicts Amitāyus sitting cross-legged on a throne. Amitāyus wears a crown and long robes. The figure is in a meditative pose with hands resting on knees. The background of the plaque is intricately designed. The plaque stands on a light gray surface and has a shadow cast to the right. The overall appearance suggests it is an old, intricately carved votive object.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 8th century or later
Medium
Clay
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
600 × 471 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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