SculptureChinese7th century

Lower Half of a Standing Bodhisattva

7th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Light gray stone, probably sandstone, with traces of pigment. From the “Elephant Chapel,” Wangmugong Cave 王母宮石窟, Jingchuan, Gansu province.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Sui (581-618) to Tang (618-907) dynasty

Century

7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 69 x W. 32.7 x D. 23 cm (27 3/16 x 12 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.)

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