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Seated Bodhisattva Vajrasattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray statue of Vajrasattva sitting cross-legged on a lotus base. The figure has an intricate tall crown and wears a necklace. The figure's right hand is in front of their chest and their left hand resting on their lap. A large circular object with spikes surrounds the figure. The circular object has a decorative pattern around its edge.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 8th–early 9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
544 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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