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Manjushri, Bodhisattva of Wisdom, with five knots of hair (Wuji wenshu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of a seated figure with eyes closed. The figure has five knots of hair on top of the head. Wears a draped robe. Right hand grasps a sword. Left hand holds an object. Sits cross-legged. Background fades from dark to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-11th century
Medium
Gilt bronze; lost-wax cast
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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