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Seated Esoteric Buddhist Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray statue of a seated deity with hands clasped together in prayer. The deity has a serene expression with eyes closed and lips together. The figure wears a tall, pointed crown adorned with intricate designs, and a beaded necklace around the neck. The arms are adorned with bracelets. The figure sits cross-legged on a round base with a carved design, on a gradient background transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray and white at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. second half of the 11th–century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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