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Standing Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Wisdom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green statue of a man with a tall crown standing on a tiered base. He wears a necklace and a short cloth wrapped around his waist. His right arm hangs down by his side while his left arm holds a staff with a curved object on top. A large circle with a crescent moon shape on either side sits behind his head. The background is beige with shadows cast on either side. The statue represents Standing Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Wisdom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. mid–9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
415 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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