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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
Museum record:
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