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Naga-Protected Buddha Flanked by Avalokiteshvara and Prajnaparamita

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of three figures. The central figure sits cross-legged on a lotus base with hands resting on knees. The central figure's head is surrounded by a multi-petaled halo with a snake head at the top. The central figure wears neck jewelry. The figure on the left stands on a square base, wearing a short skirt with a folded waist cloth. The figure on the left wears necklaces and a tall crown. The figure on the left has the right arm bent up at the elbow with palm facing out and the left arm bent up at the elbow with palm facing in. The figure on the right stands on a square base; wears a long skirt; and a tall crown. The figure on the right is topless; has both arms bent up at the elbow with palms facing down. The entire sculpture sits on a multi-layered square base. The background is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
12th or 13th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand or Cambodia
Dimensions
486 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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