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Standing Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara Flanked by Tara and Bhrikuti(?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze sculpture of three figures. The central figure is a four-armed male standing on a lotus base; he wears a long dhoti and a tall crown. His right arm is bent at the elbow, and his left arm is extended downward; he holds an object in his upper right hand. A large, pointed oval halo surrounds him. The two smaller figures on either side are seated on lotus bases; both wear a crown and have their hands in their lap. They are surrounded by a pointed oval halo. All three figures have a green patina and appear to be made of bronze. The background is a gradient from dark brown at the top to light brown at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 9th–early 10th century
Medium
Bronze with silver inlay
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette