Statue

C97.1

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number C97.1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese | Buddhist
Provenience China
Period Sui Dynasty (uncertain) | Tang Dynasty (uncertain)
Date Made 6th Century-Tang Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Stone | Marble (uncertain) (Stone)
Technique Carved | Painted
Iconography Bodhisattva
Description

Bodhisattva. Very hard stone (marble?) figure of bodhisattva. Standing. High headdress, draped scarfs and jewels. Holds flower in right hand from which has sprung a small deity. Bare feet. Round pedestal. Set into wooden base. Remains of red, blue and green paint and gilding.

Height 69 cm
Width 24 cm
Credit Line Purchased from C. T. Loo, 1915
Other Number Getz 16 - Other Number | C97A - Other Number

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