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Child Saint Sambandar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze statue depicts Child Saint Sambandar. The figure has a dark green patina, is barefoot, and has short hair. The figure wears necklaces and a short loincloth secured by a belt. The figure's left leg is slightly bent, while the right leg bears weight. The figure's left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand in front of the body, and the right arm is bent with the hand near the hip. The figure stands on a lotus flower base, which is on top of stacked square bases. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 11th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
India, Tamil Nadu
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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