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Bodhisattva Samantabhadra (Puxian)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra (Puxian) sitting on an elephant. The statue depicts a male figure with a serene expression wearing a crown and robes, sitting cross-legged atop a lotus-shaped base. The figure's right hand is positioned near his chest, while his left hand rests on his lap. The figure sits on a lotus-shaped object which sits on the back of a white elephant with a curved tusk. The elephant's body is adorned with drapery that drapes down its back and sides. The elephant stands on a rectangular base. The background is a gradient from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
12th–14th century
Medium:
Mammoth ivory
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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