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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
Museum record:
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