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Bodhisattva and Attendants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular stone carving featuring three figures. The central figure sits cross-legged on a platform. The figure wears a crown-like hairstyle and a necklace; the body is bare from the waist up. Two attendants flank the central figure; both wear long, wrapped garments and have their hair styled similarly. The left attendant raises one arm, while the right attendant holds an object in both hands. The carving features a border comprising triangular shapes arranged in a leaf-like pattern. The background fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The stone appears reddish-brown with a lighter-colored dust or patina covering parts of its surface. The title of the piece is "Bodhisattva and Attendants".

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–3rd century
Medium
Red stone
Culture
India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura)
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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