SculptureChinese6th century

Head of a Bodhisattva

550 - 577

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

White marble; probably from Dingzhou, Hebei province

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Qi, 550-577

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 24.7 x W. 15.1 x Depth.15.2 cm (9 3/4 x 5 15/16 x 6 in.)

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