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Head of a Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts the head of a Bodhisattva, featuring a serene face with a subtle, enigmatic smile and closed eyes, crafted from bronze or stone with a weathered, aged appearance. The head is adorned with a crown-like structure on top, made of metal, possibly bronze, with intricate openwork designs resembling flames or petals. Two decorative elements are visible on either side of the head, just below the crown. The sculpture rests on a short, cylindrical base, set against a plain gray background with the head positioned on a white surface.

Artwork details

Medium:
Iron
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
495 × 624 px
Museum record:
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