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Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts Bodhisattva. The statue shows a figure sitting cross-legged on a rounded shape with a decorative backpiece. The figure wears a crown and a necklace. The figure sits on a rounded shape resembling a lotus flower. The rounded shape sits on a square base with four legs. The entire statue has a green patina. The backpiece is intricately carved with a leaf-like design. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
10th century
Medium
Leaded bronze; lost-wax cast
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette