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Eight-Armed Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Eight-Armed Bodhisattva, an artwork by Indian artist, depicts a statue of a human figure with eight arms. The figure has a crown on its head and a necklace around its neck. It wears a long skirt and has bracelets on both wrists. The figure stands on a square base with steps. Six of the arms are bent at the elbow, with the hands positioned in various gestures. Two arms hang down at the sides, with the left hand holding an object. The figure stands barefoot. The background of the image is gray and white.

Artwork details

Date:
9th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
342 × 623 px
Museum record:
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