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Seated River Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a statue of a female figure. The statue is titled "Seated River Goddess". The figure has a serene expression on her face with her eyes cast downward. She has long hair styled in an elaborate headdress. The figure is sitting cross-legged on a base with one leg resting on top of the other. Her right hand is resting on her right knee and her left hand is resting on her left thigh. The figure is wearing a necklace and earrings. Her upper body is bare with her breasts exposed. The statue appears to be made of stone or metal and has a weathered appearance. The background of the image is dark, which helps to highlight the details of the statue.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
441 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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