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Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bodhisattva by unknown artist. The image shows a bronze sculpture of a standing figure with the head missing. The figure wears a long robe with folds and creases, and a shawl draped over the shoulders. The figure has a necklace around the neck and a sash around the waist. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand pointing downwards, and the left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand holding a cylindrical object. The sculpture has a dark brown patina with green and red highlights. The sculpture stands on a white base. The background is a plain beige wall.

Artwork details

Date:
12th–13th century
Medium:
Marble with pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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