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Seated Amitayus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Seated Amitayus by an unknown artist depicts a gold statue of a person sitting cross-legged on a decorative base. The person has long hair and wears a crown, a necklace, and bracelets. The person's hands are placed in their lap. The base is round and has a pattern of leaves or flowers around it. The background is a gradient from dark gray to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
Mongolia
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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