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The Buddhist Guardian Mahabala, 11th century

The Buddhist Guardian Mahabala

11th century · Sculpture

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Yes, on view now

Where is “The Buddhist Guardian Mahabala” now? The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gallery 247, New York. Yes, on view now. Checked September 29, 2026.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, United States

Room247

Open now· until 9:00 PM

On public display.

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The museum
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Details

Accession number
1995.570.4

What it shows

BuddhismDeities

In the catalog

SculptureBronzeMiddle AgesBefore 1400Indonesia (Java)

Sources

In the same room · Gallery 247, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Museum page
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