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Standing Bodhisattva with Halo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The figure is a statue of a Bodhisattva with a halo. The statue is made of dark metal, possibly bronze or copper. The Bodhisattva stands on a square base. The figure has four arms. The right arm is down by the side with the hand facing down. The right front arm is bent at the elbow with the thumb and forefinger touching. The left front arm is bent at the elbow with the hand in a fist. The left back arm is bent at the elbow with the hand facing up. The figure wears a long robe that is wrapped around the body. A beaded necklace hangs around the neck. A tall crown sits atop the head. A large oval halo is behind the head and attached at the top. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
369 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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