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Stele with Buddha and attendant bodhisattvas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a gray stone carving with a central figure and two smaller attendants on either side. The central figure is a large Buddha wearing a robe with one hand in front of their chest and the other extended downward. A halo surrounds the Buddha's head. Two smaller bodhisattvas flank the Buddha, each with their own halo. The bodhisattva on the left holds their hands together in front of their chest. The bodhisattva on the right has one hand raised to their chest and the other down. The carving features an arched top with a pointed center and two smaller carvings at the top corners, each depicting a figure sitting cross-legged. The border of the carving contains Chinese writing and the bottom features carvings of waves.

Artwork Details

Medium
Black stone
Culture
China
Dimensions
449 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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