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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
Museum record:
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