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Votive Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray sculpture of a seated figure with eyes closed, hands resting on lap. Figure wears large earrings and a tall, pointed headdress. The figure appears to be sitting cross-legged. The background is roughly semi-circular with a leaf-like protrusion on the right side. Small bumps are scattered around the figure. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or plaster. Votive Plaque by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–16th century
Medium
Clay
Culture
Tibet (Central Asia?)
Dimensions
550 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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