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Seated Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray sculpture of a seated Bodhisattva by an unknown artist. The figure sits cross-legged on a platform with the left leg on top of the right. The figure wears a necklace with round beads and a headband-like adornment. The hands are positioned in front of the body; the right hand is palm out and the left is palm up. Behind the head is a round nimbus with straight vertical lines. The sculpture is made of stone and positioned against a black background. The sculpture is broken off on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Gold sheet
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
383 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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