

Skanda (Chinese Weituo)
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
- View original
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