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Bodhidharma in meditation

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The figure depicts Bodhidharma in meditation, an Asian-style sculpture. The sculpture is off-white colored. The figure has a shaved head and earlobes that protrude to the sides. The figure's eyes are closed and its face is expressionless. The figure sits cross-legged on a flat surface with one leg on top of the other. The figure's arms are bent at the elbows and held in the lap. The figure wears long robes with folds and creases carved into the surface. The robes drape over the figure's shoulders and lap. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
White porcelain with transparent glaze (Dehua ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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