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Small seated metal statue of a crowned Buddhist deity with crossed arms and jewelry, on a lotus base, against a gray background.

Seated Buddhist Deity Holding Ritual Objects, 15th Century

A small seated metal figure of a crowned Buddhist deity sits cross-legged on a lotus base, hands crossed at the chest and wrists adorned with bracelets. Ornate necklaces, a tall openwork crown, and a draped shawl frame the face, set against a plain gray background.

Artist
Unknown
Date
15th century
Medium
Silver and semiprecious stones
Source
Art Institute of Chicago
Size
843 × 1136 px
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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1500).
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Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf