Bodhisattva
CultureChinese
DateLiao dynasty (907-1125)
MediumPottery with green glaze
DimensionsOverall: 16 1/2 × 6 1/4 inches (41.91 × 15.88 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number31-136/15
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DescriptionAdoring Buddhist figure. Hands are joined before breast. Wears a skirt, scarves and a large crown. Originally attached to architectural member. Green glaze with silver iridescence from corrosion.
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