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Standing Lakshmi(?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts Standing Lakshmi, a female figure with a serene expression. She has a dark-colored body with gold accents. Her hair is styled in a tall, pointed headdress. Earrings adorn her ears. She wears a necklace and a long skirt with a decorative waistband. Her arms are held out to the sides, with fists clenched. She stands barefoot on a small base. The background is gray, with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Bronze with gilt
Culture:
Cambodia or Thailand
Dimensions:
440 × 624 px
Museum record:
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