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Indra, Lord of the Gods: Regent of the East

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal statue of a human figure with a small elephant to the right. The figure has a crown on their head, and their hands are positioned in front of their chest in a prayer-like gesture, while their other hand holds an object. The figure wears a long skirt and has a small object on their upper arm. The background is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Sri Lanka
Dimensions
441 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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