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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
Museum record:
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