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Attendant bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The stone sculpture depicts a standing figure with a serene expression. The figure has a tall, cylindrical headdress on top of the head. The face is long and slender, with closed eyes and a subtle smile. The figure wears a long, flowing robe with folds carved into the stone. The right hand is raised with the palm facing outwards and fingers spread apart. The left hand is at the side of the body. The sculpture is made of a light brown stone and has a weathered appearance. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
early 6th century
Medium
Limestone
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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