SculptureChinese

Buddhist Votive Stele

second half of 6th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Stone

Culture

Chinese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

130.8 x 39 cm (51 1/2 x 15 3/8 in.)

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