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Standing Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a statue of a standing Bodhisattva. The statue depicts a figure with a serene expression, eyes cast downward, wearing a crown-like headpiece and long hair. The figure wears a necklace and a robe with folds and creases; the robe is draped over the left shoulder, with one end hanging down the back and the other end draped over the right arm. The right arm is at the side, and the left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand not visible. The statue stands on a rectangular base. The background is a plain wall. The overall style is classical, with attention to detailed folds in the clothing. The title is "Standing Bodhisattva".

Artwork Details

Medium
Wood, gilt traces
Culture
China
Dimensions
417 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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