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Standing Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a standing male figure. The figure's head and neck are missing. The figure wears a long robe with folds carved into the stone, one side draped over the front, the other side hanging down behind. The arm on the right is bent at the elbow and rests on the hip. The left arm is covered by the robe, with the hand reaching out. The figure wears a belt around the waist. The sculpture stands on a small black base. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to lighter gray at the bottom. Standing Bodhisattva.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 5th century
Medium
Gypsum
Culture
Afghanistan
Dimensions
377 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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