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Monk Sengqie

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Monk Sengqie, a sculpture of a person sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower base. The person has a serene facial expression with eyes closed and long hair covered by a hood. They wear a robe with a V-neckline and intricate designs. Their hands rest on their lap. The sculpture is made of brown material, possibly wood or stone, with a weathered appearance and visible signs of aging. The base features a lotus flower design with a small animal head protruding from it. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A beige platform supports the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
late 11th–12th century
Medium
Limestone with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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