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Votive Plaque with Manjushri

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A small, weathered stone or metal plaque with a figure sitting cross-legged in the center. The figure has its right hand near its ear and left hand resting on its knee. The plaque has a rough, organic texture resembling tree bark and a pointed top. The figure wears a crown or headpiece. The plaque's surface is dark gray with lighter gray and brown tones. The background is a plain gray color. The plaque is titled "Votive Plaque with Manjushri".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 8th century or later
Medium:
Clay
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
600 × 471 px
Museum record:
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