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Bodhisattva with Radiate Halo and Mandorla

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure with a serene expression and closed eyes. The figure wears a crown and has earrings. A large, oval-shaped halo surrounds the figure's head and a larger, oval-shaped mandorla surrounds the figure's body. The figure is adorned with multiple necklaces and a draped garment. The figure's right hand is raised in a gesture and the left hand holds an object. The sculpture is gray in color. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The Bodhisattva with Radiate Halo and Mandorla, by unknown artist, appears to be made of stone.

Artwork Details

Date
6th century
Medium
Phyllitic grey schist
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) or India (Jammu & Kashmir)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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