

Seated bodhisattva, probably Manjushri (Wenshu)
Statue of a seated male figure with a serene facial expression. The figure has a slender build and long hair styled in a topknot adorned with a decorative element. The figure wears a short-sleeved garment with a draped cloth covering the lower body. Around the neck is a multi-strand necklace. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand holding an object. The left hand rests on the knee. The statue has a golden color with areas of darker patina. The background is a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 8th–9th century
- Medium:
- Gilt bronze
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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