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The image displays a prominent, multi-armed, gilded bronze or brass statue of a Buddhist deity, likely Avalokiteshvara, presented within a museum exhibition. The statue stands approximately three to four feet tall on an elaborate tiered base, featuring a serene facial expression, an ornate crown, and intricate jewelry including a necklace, armbands, and a waist belt. Eight arms are visible; two main hands are clasped at the chest in a gesture, while the remaining six extend outwards. A large, decorative, flame-like aureole, also gilded, frames the figure from behind. The statue exhibits a weathered golden finish with some visible patination and darker areas of the underlying metal. The statue is centrally positioned against a plain, light beige wall. To the left, a vertical textile scroll, primarily green with red and light patterns, hangs visible. To the right, another vertical textile scroll, featuring blue and brown intricate patterns, is partially shown. Below this right textile, a small white display label is partially visible, bearing text that includes "Jampal Gyatso" and "The Eighth Dalai Lama," indicating the context of a Tibetan Buddhist art collection. The statue itself rests upon a white display pedestal. No individuals are present in the scene. This scene is located within The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, United States.
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