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Seated Esoteric Buddhist Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a Seated Esoteric Buddhist Deity. The deity has a crown on their head, with medium length wavy hair framing the face. The deity has the right arm bent at the elbow with the hand palm up and the left arm bent at the elbow with the palm down. The deity sits cross-legged on a round base with a carved design around the edge. The deity has a serene expression on their face. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. mid-10th or second half of the 10th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
444 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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