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Seated Vishvakarman, the Divine Architect

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Seated Vishvakarman, the Divine Architect. The figure is a dark-colored sculpture with a smooth texture. Seated in a cross-legged position with the right leg on top of the left, on a square base that has three horizontal ridges on the side. The figure has a conical headdress on top of the head. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand pointing upwards. The left arm is outstretched with the palm facing down. The figure has a necklace around the neck and a cloth wrapped around the waist. The figure has earrings hanging from both ears. The face is calm with a subtle smile. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. late 12th–early 13th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Cambodia or Thailand
Dimensions:
399 × 624 px
Museum record:
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