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Bodhisattva in Contemplative Pose

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a Bodhisattva in a contemplative pose. The figure has eyes closed, and the right hand rests on the cheek. The left hand is positioned on the knee. The figure wears a necklace and a crown. The sculpture depicts the figure seated with the right leg bent. The background is a beige fabric with a visible texture.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–6th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir) or Pakistan
Dimensions
404 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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