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Seated Bodhisattva Vajrapani (?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a seated statue of Seated Bodhisattva Vajrapani. The statue is made of dark material, possibly metal, and appears weathered. The figure sits cross-legged on a base with the right leg on top of the left. The figure has a tall, pointed headdress and an oval halo behind the head. The figure wears a necklace and short-sleeved top. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand in front of the body, palm up. The left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand also in front of the body, palm down. The background of the image is a gradient from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. mid-9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
469 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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