Standing Buddhist Monk in an Attitude of Worship
SculptureChinese6th century

Standing Buddhist Monk in an Attitude of Worship

second half 6th century

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
Chinese
Period
Eastern Wei (534-550) to Northern Qi (550-577)
Century
6th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 13.2 x W. 4.3 x D. 2.5 cm (5 3/16 x 1 11/16 x 1 in.)

Provenance

Grenville L. Winthrop, New York (by 1943), bequest; to Fogg Art Museum, 1943.

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