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Attendant Bodhisattva Seishi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze statue of Attendant Bodhisattva Seishi standing on a decorative base. The statue is bronze with a dark patina, and the figure wears a robe with folds carved into the metal. The hands are clasped together in front of the chest. A tall, ornate headdress adorns the head. The base is octagonal, with a small platform at the top and a larger one at the bottom, with intricate designs and patterns carved into it. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 12th–13th century
Medium
Wood with lacquer, gold paint, gold leaf, and inlaid crystal
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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