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Attendant Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Attendant Bodhisattva by an unknown artist depicts a white statue of a person with their eyes closed and face expressionless. The figure has a large headpiece on top of their head that is multi-colored with green, orange, and blue. The figure wears a robe with remnants of blue and orange. The figure sits on a white platform and the background behind them fades from dark to light gray. The statue appears weathered with chipped paint and worn surfaces. The figure has no arms or legs visible with the bottom of the piece cut off.

Artwork Details

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