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Standing Padmapani

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a statue of Standing Padmapani. The statue is made of dark metal, possibly bronze or copper. The figure stands on a round base with a decorative edge. The figure has a large oval-shaped halo behind its head. The figure is wearing a necklace and bracelets. The figure's right hand holds a lotus flower on a long stem. The figure's left hand hangs down by its side. The figure wears a short cloth wrapped around its waist. The figure has no shirt. The figure stands with one foot slightly in front of the other. The background is a plain gray color, with a shadow cast by the statue to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–9th century
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions:
496 × 625 px
Museum record:
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