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Seated Brahma

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a statue titled "Seated Brahma" by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a male figure with four arms sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower base. The figure has a large ornate headdress and wears a necklace. The right hand on the left side holds an object resembling a bird or serpent. The left hand on the left side holds a small object. The right hand on the right side holds a small bowl. The left hand on the right side holds an object resembling a flower or a lotus bud. The statue sits on a square base with a decorative design around the lotus flower. A small figure is positioned at the front of the base. The background is a plain wall.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. late 9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
439 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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