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Meditating Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a stone sculpture titled "Meditating Bodhisattva" by an unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a figure with a serene expression sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower base, with hands resting on knees. The figure wears a crown and a long robe with folds and creases. The figure sits on a decorative base, with a large decorative arch behind the figure. The arch is teardrop-shaped with a serrated edge. The background of the image is a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or metal with a weathered appearance. The figure's facial features are calm, with eyes cast downward. The overall posture conveys a sense of meditation or contemplation.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
454 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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