SculptureChinese6th century

Standing Bodhisattva, Probably Mahasthamaprapta (Da Shizhi)

c. 570

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Marble with polychromy

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Qi, 550-577

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 101.6 x W. 29.2 cm (40 x 11 1/2 in.)

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