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Seated Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts Seated Bodhisattva by an unknown artist. The statue is dark gray and made of stone or metal. The figure sits cross-legged on a lotus flower base with eyes closed. The figure wears a crown and a necklace. The right hand rests on the knee, while the left hand holds a small bowl. The figure has long hair and a serene expression. The background is white with a shadow cast to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century(?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Pakistan
Dimensions
383 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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