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Bodhisattva, probably Avalokiteshvara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts a male figure with a serene expression. The figure has a tall, pointed headdress. The figure wears a long skirt and a necklace. The figure's left and right hands are holding objects. The figure's feet are bare and positioned on a small platform. The statue appears to have a green patina. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 8th century
Medium:
Bronze with high tin content
Culture:
Sri Lanka
Dimensions:
413 × 624 px
Museum record:
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