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Votive Plaque with Amitāyus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray or bronze-colored votive plaque with a pointed top and flat bottom. The plaque depicts Amitāyus, a Buddhist deity. He has a rounded face with a serene expression, and an elaborate headdress. The figure is seated cross-legged on a throne-like structure. The plaque sits on a plain gray surface with a slight shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 8th century or later
Medium
Clay
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
600 × 483 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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