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Buddhist Deity, Ushnishavijaya (Zun Sheng fo mu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of Ushnishavijaya, also known as Zun Sheng fo mu, seated in a meditative position on a round base with ornate details. The deity has four arms and wears a crown, earrings, and a necklace. Two arms are raised out to the sides, one holding a rosary and the other a small object. The other two arms are bent at the elbows, with hands resting on the knees. A large, ornate arch with swirling patterns rises behind the deity. The background fades from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–18th century
Medium
Gilt brass; lost-wax cast
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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