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Standing Padmapani Lokeshvara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts Standing Padmapani Lokeshvara. The figure has a serene facial expression with a slight smile and closed mouth. The figure wears a crown on their head with a circular halo behind it. The figure has both arms extended, with the right arm straight down and slightly bent at the elbow, and the left arm bent at the elbow. The right hand appears to be in a gesture, while the left hand holds an object. The figure wears a long robe with folds and creases visible. The robe has a sash around the waist. The figure stands on a lotus-shaped base with petal-like details. The background is a gradient transitioning from dark to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. mid-9th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
250 × 625 px
Museum record:
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