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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
Museum record:
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