Seated Bodhisattva with Right Hand in Vitarka Mudra, Left Hand Holding the Stalk of a Lotus Blossom, which support a Ganta Bell and Vajra
SculptureChinese18th century

Seated Bodhisattva with Right Hand in Vitarka Mudra, Left Hand Holding the Stalk of a Lotus Blossom, which support a Ganta Bell and Vajra

Qianlong period, 1736-1795

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Cast bronze with localized areas of cold gilding and red and blue pigments; with cast inscription at the front of base reading "Da Qing Qianlong nian jing zao"
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing dynasty, 1644-1911
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.)

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