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Seated Bodhisattva Vajrapani

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts Seated Bodhisattva Vajrapani, made of bronze with a dark green patina. The figure sits on a rectangular base with a stepped design. The Bodhisattva sits in a relaxed pose, with one leg bent in front and the other tucked under the body. The figure wears a crown and multiple necklaces. The right hand is held up near the chest, while the left hand rests on the knee of the bent leg. The statue is set against a dark gray background that gradually lightens towards the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
468 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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