Standing Bodhisattva, Probably Mahasthamaprapta (Da Shizhi)
SculptureChinese6th century

Standing Bodhisattva, Probably Mahasthamaprapta (Da Shizhi)

c. 570

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Marble with polychromy
Culture
Chinese
Period
Northern Qi, 550-577
Century
6th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 101.6 x W. 29.2 cm (40 x 11 1/2 in.)

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