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Written by: Murat AydınResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 12514
Anonymous, Northern Song (960-1127) to Jin dynasty (1115-1234)Head of a Bodhisattva
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This large head of a Bodhisattva figure, an enlightened being that vowed to help humans on earth, was once part of a monumental sculpture in a public Buddhist setting.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Northern Song (960-1127) to Jin dynasty (1115-1234) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1100s |
| Culture / Origin | China, reportedly from Henan province, Northern Song (960-1127) to Jin dynasty (1115-1234) |
| Medium | wood |
| Dimensions | Overall: 86.4 x 40.6 x 38.1 cm (34 x 16 x 15 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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