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Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue is dark-colored, possibly bronze or copper. The figure sits cross-legged on a pedestal. The figure has long hair and wears a crown. The figure's right arm is raised, holding a sword above their head. The left hand holds a rosary or prayer beads. The figure wears a necklace and bracelets. The figure has a bare torso and patterned pants. Two curved tails extend from the back of the pedestal. The background is a plain wall and a light-colored surface. The subject is Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom.

Artwork details

Date:
10th century
Medium:
Brass
Culture:
India (Himachal Pradesh)
Dimensions:
371 × 625 px
Museum record:
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