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Youthful Manjushri on a Lotus Throne

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze sculpture depicts Youthful Manjushri on a Lotus Throne by an unknown artist. The sculpture shows a chubby, youthful figure seated cross-legged on a lotus base. The figure sits on a rounded, flat base decorated with a carved petal design. The youth has short hair and wears a necklace and a robe. The right hand holds a stem with a flower, while the left hand rests on the knee. The figure's facial expression is calm with a subtle smile. The bronze has a dark patina with areas of lighter brown showing through. The background of the image fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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