Standing Bodhisattva

The Standing Bodhisattva by an unknown artist depicts a figure with a serene expression. The figure has dark hair and wears a necklace and a cloth wrapped around the waist, which hangs down to the ankles. The figure's right hand holds an object up near the shoulder, and the left hand grasps a long, curved object that descends to the ground. A large circular object is behind the figure's shoulders. The figure stands on a small, oval-shaped base. The entire image is in black and white.

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Date:: 6th–7th century
Medium:: Bronze with silver inlay
Culture:: Pakistan (Northwest Frontier Province (Swat Valley)
Dimensions:: 502 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original

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Standing Bodhisattva

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