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late 7th–early 8th century · Sandstone with traces of pigment · Asian Art

His lively posture and the grain, or "ear of corn," in the bodhisattva's right hand typify the art of Sichuan Province, which is noted for blending religious imagery with references to the agricultural cycle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 7th–early 8th century

Medium

Sandstone with traces of pigment

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Barbara and William Karatz Gift, 2000