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Jain Goddess Padmavati

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze sculpture of Jain Goddess Padmavati. The sculpture features a female figure seated cross-legged on a base. The figure sits under an archway adorned with a finial on top and decorative elements on the sides. The figure has four arms. The figure is surrounded by a halo. The figure wears a headdress, earrings, and necklaces. The figure holds objects in two of her hands. Two smaller figures stand on either side of the archway.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 10th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
India (Gujarat)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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