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Bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bodhisattva is depicted as a standing figure. The statue appears to be made of stone or wood. The figure has a serene facial expression with a subtle smile. The figure wears a crown on top of their head. The figure's hair is styled in an updo. The figure has a necklace around their neck. The figure wears a long robe with folds and creases. The robe has a sash tied around the waist. The figure has a cloth or fabric hanging from their left hand. The figure stands on a rectangular base. The background is a gradient from dark gray to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
9th–10th century
Medium
Wood (foxglove) with pigment; single-woodblock construction
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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