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Bodhisattva, probably Padmapani Lokeshvara

10th–11th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 252
This bodhisattva, richly bejeweled and crowned, holds a flywhisk in his raised hand, indicating that he was designed to attend an image of the Buddha. Stylistically, this work belongs to the transitional post-Licchavi period, when eastern Indian Pala influences are evident in the greater adornment and elaboration of detail.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bodhisattva, probably Padmapani Lokeshvara
  • Period: Licchavi–Thakuri periods
  • Date: 10th–11th century
  • Culture: Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
  • Medium: Gilt copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Margery and Harry Kahn, 1981
  • Object Number: 1981.59
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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