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Kumara with a Peacock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a statue of Kumara with a peacock by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a man sitting cross-legged on a base with his right leg resting on top of his left. The man's right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand resting on his knee; the left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand resting on the back of a peacock. The man has a conical headdress on his head, and the facial features are simple with a straight mouth and closed eyes. The man wears a necklace and bracelets. The peacock sits on the man's left shoulder, its body facing the right. The entire statue appears to be made of dark-colored stone. The background is black.

Artwork details

Date:
11th century
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions:
488 × 625 px
Museum record:
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