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Akshobhya, the Transcendent Buddha of the East

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a statue of Akshobhya, the Transcendent Buddha of the East. The statue shows a seated male figure with a shaved head featuring small curls on top and dangling earpieces. The figure wears a robe draped over one shoulder and sits cross-legged on a lotus flower. The figure's right hand rests on the knee and the left hand is in the lap. The figure sits on a tiered base with ornate carvings including a flower motif on the front. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Copper with gold paint
Culture
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions
519 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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