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Seated Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Seated Bodhisattva by unknown artist. A bronze sculpture of a seated figure with a serene expression. The figure sits cross-legged on a round base with a decorative edge. The figure wears a crown and has a large oval-shaped object behind the head. The figure's right hand is in front of the chest, and the left hand rests on the knee. The sculpture has a weathered, aged appearance with a green patina. The figure sits on a beige surface against a beige wall.

Artwork Details

Date
late 10th–early 11th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java, Ngandjuk)
Dimensions
315 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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