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Manjusri

National Museum - New Delhi

National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi , India

The deity stands on double inverted lotus with slight inclination to the right. His right hand is in varada- mudra and in the left he holds a vajra at the chest. The figure is slim, almost wiry, and has sharp features, deep cut eyes and eyebrows which are typical of the period. Manjusri was a popular deity that was widely worshipped in the eastern region.

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  • Title: Manjusri
  • Date Created: 9th Century CE
  • Location: Nalanda, Bihar
  • Physical Dimensions: Ht. 27.5 cm., Wd. 11.0 cm., Dep. 8.0 cm.
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dynasty: Pala
National Museum - New Delhi

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