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Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a Bodhisattva statue. The statue is made of dark metal and features a figure with a crown on their head. The figure has long hair and wears a robe. The figure holds an object in their right hand and another object in their left hand. The statue stands on a decorative base and is placed on a square platform. The background of the image is a plain wall. The Bodhisattva statue appears to be the work of Unkei.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gilt bronze, wood
Culture
China
Dimensions
398 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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