Seated Padmapani, the Lotus-Bearing Bodhisattva

India (Bengal) or Bangladesh

12th century

Not on view

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Title: Seated Padmapani, the Lotus-Bearing Bodhisattva
Date: 12th century
Culture: India (Bengal) or Bangladesh
Medium: Bronze with silver and copper inlay
Dimensions: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); D. 3 3/4 in. (9.5cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Cynthia Hazen Polsky, 1985
Object Number: 1985.398.5
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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