Standing Padmapani
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Object Label
Padmapani, the Lotus Bearer, is the most important of all bodhisattvas. Embodying compassion, he is the presiding deity of the present kalpa (eon).
Caption
Standing Padmapani, 12th–13th century. Bronze with traces of gold and inlay of semiprecious stones, 8 1/4 × 2 1/2 × 1 7/8 in. (21 × 6.4 × 4.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Georgia and Michael de Havenon, 77.198. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 77.198_front_PS11.jpg)
Collection
Collection
Title
Standing Padmapani
Date
12th–13th century
Geography
Place made: Nepal
Medium
Bronze with traces of gold and inlay of semiprecious stones
Classification
Dimensions
8 1/4 × 2 1/2 × 1 7/8 in. (21 × 6.4 × 4.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Georgia and Michael de Havenon
Accession Number
77.198
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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