SculptureChinese6th century

Standing Bodhisattva

550 - 577

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

White marble with polychromy and traces of gilding

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Qi, 550-577

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

sculpture with attached circular base and tang (not visible): H. 103.5 x W. 25.4 x D. 14.6 cm (40 3/4 x 10 x 5 3/4 in.) display dimensions sculpture with separate lotus base): H. 110.5 x W. 27 x D. 26.7 cm (43 1/2 x 10 5/8 x 10 1/2 in.)

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