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Seated Bodhisattva Vajrasattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gray metal statue of Seated Bodhisattva Vajrasattva. The figure sits cross-legged on a throne-like base with a flat top and a decorative edge. The base has three openings on the front side, each featuring a distinctive shape resembling a clover or a quatrefoil. The statue sits on a cushion on top of the base. The figure wears a crown and has a large halo behind its head. The figure's right hand rests on its knee, while its left hand is positioned in front of its body. The figure appears to be wearing a decorative top. The background of the image is a beige wall.

Artwork Details

Date
late 10th–early 11th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
379 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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