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Bodhisattva
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Bodhisattvas, who are one stage away from complete enlightenment, are depicted as royal figures because the Buddha himself was a prince before he renounced that life and finally achieved enlightenment. He wears elaborate jewelry, including a string of amulets diagonally across his chest. The garments are Indian, but the muscular torso is derived from Greco-Roman sources.
| Artist / Maker | Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan period |
|---|---|
| Date | late 100s CE |
| Culture / Origin | Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan period |
| Medium | schist |
| Dimensions | Overall: 132.4 cm (52 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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