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Votive stele with Buddha and bodhisattvas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige-colored sculpture with reddish-pink accents. Arched top with tree branches and leaves carved out. Two human figures on either side of arch, supporting with hands. Three vertical columns below arch. Two smaller human figures on either side near base. Three human figures carved into bottom. Center figure standing under arch; hands raised in prayer. Two additional figures on either side behind columns; one arm raised. Background transitioning from dark gray at top to light gray at bottom. Object casting shadow to left. Title: Votive stele with Buddha and bodhisattvas. Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-6th century
Medium:
Limestone with pigment and gilding
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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