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Standing Bodhisattva, probably Avalokiteshvara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a standing male figure with a tall, cylindrical headdress. The figure has a serene facial expression and appears to be bare-chested and barefoot. His right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand positioned near his chest, while his left arm is also bent at the elbow with the hand held out to the side. The figure's legs are straight and together. The surface of the figure is textured and rough. The background is a gradient that transitions from dark at the top to light at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the left of the figure.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 8th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Probably Plai Bat II Temple, Lahan Sai District, Buriram Province, Thailand
Dimensions:
397 × 625 px
Museum record:
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