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Seated bodhisattva (left attendant of a triad)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of a seated bodhisattva. The statue is viewed from the front. The bodhisattva wears a crown with a flame on either side. The crown has a domed top. Two loops of hair are on either side of the face. The eyes are closed. The right hand is raised with the palm facing outwards and five fingers extended. The left hand rests on the lap, palm up, with the fingers curled inwards. The bodhisattva wears a long robe. The statue sits on a round base. The background is dark at the top and light at the bottom. The statue has a weathered appearance with some areas darker than others.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. mid-17th century
Medium:
Gilt wood
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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