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The Transcendent Buddha Ratnasambhava Flanked by Two Bodhisattvas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a sculpture featuring three figures. The sculpture is made of dark material, possibly stone or metal. The central figure sits in the lotus position with hands resting on knees. He has a rounded protuberance on top of his head. A flame-like structure rises behind him. The two figures on either side of the central figure are positioned similarly, sitting cross-legged. They each have a rounded protuberance on top of their heads. Arches rise behind them. The background of the image is a plain gray color. A base supports the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
late 9th–early 10th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 368 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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