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Seated Padmapani

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black statue of "Seated Padmapani". The statue is a seated figure with their right leg bent and resting on the base, while the left leg is bent with the foot resting against the right thigh. The figure's right arm is bent at the elbow, with the hand resting on the knee. The figure wears a long-sleeved garment adorned with intricate designs and patterns. The figure has a tall, ornate headdress on their head, featuring curled tendrils on either side. The figure holds a lotus flower in their left hand. The statue sits on a round base with a decorative edge, resembling a lotus flower. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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