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Standing Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a standing male figure with a serene expression. The figure has a round halo behind the head, with radiating lines around the circular shape. The figure wears a necklace and a draped garment around the waist and over the left shoulder. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand on the hip. The left arm is also bent at the elbow, with the hand positioned near the lower body. The figure stands on a rectangular base with a small plaque that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 3rd century
Medium:
Schist
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
359 × 624 px
Museum record:
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