遼 石雕文殊菩薩像|Bodhisattva Manjushri with attendants

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11th century · Marble · Asian Art

Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, is identified by the text (Perfection of Wisdom) that he holds in his left hand and by the lion he rides. The lion has a fringed saddlecloth and wears a jeweled harness. He is led by a standing figure whose trousers, bare chest and curly hair suggest Central Asian origins. Two small attendants stand on clouds to the upper right and left of the composition.

Artist

Unknown

Date

11th century

Medium

Marble

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2002