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Shadakshari Lokeshvara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Shadakshari Lokeshvara statue depicts a figure sitting cross-legged on a decorative base with the hands clasped together in front of the chest. The figure has a serene facial expression and is adorned with a crown on the head. The figure wears necklaces and bracelets. The right hand also holds a lotus. The figure sits on a round base with a pattern of overlapping petals. The background is a plain brown wall.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Bronze with silver and copper inlay
Culture
India (Bihar)
Dimensions
386 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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