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Standing Prajnaparamita

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Standing Prajnaparamita by an unknown artist depicts a female figure with a serene expression. She has dark hair styled in a tall coiffure with a small loop at the top. Her earrings are large and circular. The statue wears a necklace and a short, ornate top that exposes her midriff. A long skirt is wrapped around her waist. The figure stands on a circular base atop a square pedestal. Her right hand is open and facing forward with palm down, while her left hand is open with palm up. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
401 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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