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Holy Prabha (Halo for a Buddhist Deity)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gray sculpture with an arch shape. The sculpture is symmetrical and features a large, empty oval in the center. The border of the sculpture is ornately carved with flame-like patterns and other designs. There are three vertical sections below the oval. The top of the sculpture tapers to a point and also features ornate carvings. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or metal and has a rough texture. It sits on a black base.

Artwork details

Date:
9th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
320 × 625 px
Museum record:
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