Seated Esoteric Buddhist Female Deity

Indonesia (Java)

ca. last quarter of 10th–first half of 11th century

Not on view

Restituted

This artwork was restituted in July 2025. It is no longer in the museum’s collection.

This sculpture would have been part of a large group forming a mandala.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Seated Esoteric Buddhist Female Deity
Period: Eastern Javanese period
Date: ca. last quarter of 10th–first half of 11th century
Culture: Indonesia (Java)
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, in memory of Anthony Gardner, 1994
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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