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Buddha with Bodhisattvas Padmapani and Vajrapani

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture of three figures. The central figure is larger than the two on either side. The central figure wears a red robe and stands in an arched alcove. The figure on the left wears a crown and a long robe with a sash, and holds an object in their right hand. The figure on the right has long hair and wears a blue and red robe; they hold an object in their right hand. The sculpture's surface exhibits signs of wear, with visible chipped paint and exposed surfaces. The sculpture's base features intricate designs and patterns. The background of the image is a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 10th century
Medium
Fired clay, molded and polychromed
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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