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Figure of an Indian deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue statue of a person sitting cross-legged with eyes closed. The statue has a crown on its head with gold and red details. The statue is wearing gold jewelry including a necklace and bracelets. The jewelry has circular details. The statue has a base that is also blue with gold writing on the front. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Lapis lazuli
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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