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Standing Vajrasattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark-colored statue of the Standing Vajrasattva by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a male figure standing upright with hands on hips. He wears a crown on his head, and his facial features are visible with eyes, nose, and mouth. He has a necklace around his neck and a cloth wrapped around his waist. The statue appears to be made of metal with intricate designs on his clothing and crown. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 11th century
Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
Western Tibet
Dimensions
412 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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