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Attendant Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The wooden statue depicts a figure with a serene expression. The figure has a slender face and closed eyes. A bun adorns the top of the head. The figure wears a long robe with a sash around the waist and a decorative top. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand raised and palm facing outwards. The left arm hangs by the side. The figure stands on a square base. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The title of the piece is "Attendant Bodhisattva".

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century
Medium
Wood (foxglove) with traces of pigment; single-woodblock construction
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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