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Standing bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a standing bodhisattva. The figure has a serene expression with eyes closed and mouth slightly open. The figure wears a long robe with right arm bent across the chest and left arm down by the side. A tall, intricately carved headdress adorns the head. The sculpture stands on a dark base. The background is light grey with a shadow behind the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th or early 20th century
Medium
Sandstone
Culture
China
Dimensions
347 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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