SculptureChinese6th century

Standing Bodhisattva

6th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Carved stone with traces of pigment. Probably from Shandong province

Culture

Chinese

Period

Sui dynasty, 581-618

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

87.4 x 30 x 18 cm (34 7/16 x 11 13/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

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