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Brahma with Silver Eyes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a statue of Brahma with Silver Eyes. The statue is made of a gray material, possibly stone or metal. The figure has four arms and is wearing a large conical headdress. The headdress has a rounded point at the top. The figure's hair is shoulder-length and styled in waves. The figure wears a short-sleeved top with a V-neck and long pants with a decorative trim at the bottom. The figure has two arms bent at the elbow with hands curled into fists, and the other two arms hang down by the sides. The figure stands on a round base with a decorative edge. The background is dark grey.

Artwork details

Date:
9th century
Medium:
Bronze, silver inlay
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
232 × 623 px
Museum record:
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