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Amitayus Trinity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Amitayus Trinity by an unknown artist features a central figure seated in a cross-legged position atop a decorative platform. The central figure wears a crown and has hands clasped together in front of them. Two smaller figures, similar in appearance to the central figure, are seated on decorative stands on either side. The central platform is supported by a decorative tree-like structure with curved branches. The base of the structure features wavy lines and two small figures on either side. The entire sculpture is made of a dark metal, likely bronze, with gold accents on the faces and crown of each figure. The background of the image is a gradient gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 15th century
Medium
Copper alloy with traces of gold paint, inlaid with silver and gold
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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