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Seated bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Seated bodhisattva, a white ceramic statue of a person with a serene expression, eyes cast downward. The person sits cross-legged on a base with the right hand resting on the right knee, and the left hand resting on the left knee with the palm up. The person has a high bun on top of their head, with long hair hanging down the sides, adorned with decorative elements. The person wears a long-sleeved robe adorned with intricate floral patterns and designs. The robe covers the person's body except for the right shoulder. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 13th–early 14th century
Medium
Porcelain with relief decoration under bluish white glaze (Jingdezhen Qingbai ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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