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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
Museum record:
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