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Figure of Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Bodhisattva by unknown artist. A black and white photograph of a statue of a seated figure. The figure is sitting cross-legged on a rectangular base with a low platform for the back leg. The figure wears a crown on top of the head. The figure has earrings, and multiple necklaces. The figure wears a robe with a sash around the waist. The robe has a decorative trim. The right arm rests on the right knee. The left hand rests on the left knee. The eyes of the figure are closed. The background is a plain wall.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Porcelain with blue and turqoise glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
400 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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