SculptureChinese6th-7th century

Standing Buddha, probably the Buddha Sakyamuni, with Hands in Abhaya-vara mudra

second half 6th - early 7th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Gilt bronze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Qi (550-577) to Sui (581-618) dynasty

Century

6th-7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 55 x W. 18.2 x D. 18.2 cm (21 5/8 x 7 3/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

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