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Standing Surya

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Standing Surya, a sculpture of a male figure with a crown on his head and a large circular object behind it. The figure has a long dress and two small objects in each hand. He stands on a small base with both feet visible through openings in the dress. The circular object behind the crown has a point at the top and curved sides. The sculpture appears to be made of dark-colored stone or metal.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–12th century(?)
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions:
464 × 624 px
Museum record:
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