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Fragment of a Standing Deity(?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fragment of a Standing Deity by an unknown artist depicts a small, weathered bronze or copper alloy figure of a deity. The figure stands with its right leg slightly forward and both arms bent at the elbows. The face has a smooth, rounded appearance with a small nose and mouth. The figure's hair is styled in an upturned, pointed fashion on top of the head. The surface of the figure is heavily corroded and worn, with patches of green, orange, and white visible. The background of the image is a plain beige color. The figure appears to be an ancient relic, likely from a long-forgotten civilization.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 8th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Kalimantan)
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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