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Pensive bodhisattva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of a seated figure with one hand raised to their face. The figure wears a crown on their head and a necklace around their neck. Their right leg is crossed over their left. The figure sits on a decorative base adorned with various patterns. The background is gray. The figure is titled "Pensive bodhisattva" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-7th century
Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
501 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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