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Skanda (Chinese Weituo)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of Skanda (Chinese Weituo), a deity from Buddhism, sitting on a wooden base. The statue depicts Skanda with a serene expression, adorned with intricate armor and ornate headdress. He wears a crown-like structure on his head with two curved horns on either side. His right hand holds an object, possibly a staff or weapon, while his left hand rests on his knee. The figure is richly detailed with scale-like armor on the chest, shoulders, and knees. The statue sits on a rectangular dark wooden base.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Gilt brass; lost-wax cast
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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