Bodhisattva Manjusri Seated on a Recumbent Lion
SculptureChinese16th-17th century

Bodhisattva Manjusri Seated on a Recumbent Lion

16th-17th century

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Cast bronze (with much deteriorated lacquer coating and gilding). Sino-Tibetan style.
Culture
Chinese
Period
Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
Century
16th-17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 32.5 x W. 23.5 cm (12 13/16 x 9 1/4 in.)

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