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Seated Devi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a seated Devi. The sculpture has a wide flat base, a short thick body and a tall decorative oval shaped halo. The Devi sits on a platform with her legs crossed. She has four arms. Her right outer hand holds a lotus, the inner right hand is in a gesture. The outer left hand holds a lotus and the inner left hand is in a gesture. She wears a crown and jewelry. There are two flame-like elements, one on each side behind her. The halo has a leaf-like border. There is a tall narrow element with a flat round top rising from the sculpture. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
311 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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