Standing Bodhisattva
Limestone
Standing Bodhisattva
CHINA; Sui dynasty
The distinguishing characteristic of this slim and graceful figure is the radiating nimbus with images of seven Buddhas sitting cross-legged around the rim. The Bodhisattva is richly attired and adorned, notably with a long bead ornament that meets in a medallion and then continues in gathered strands on either side of the skirt. Stoles fall from the shoulders, crossing over at the chest and cascading over the arms. The masterly craftsmanship of this Sui dynasty (581–618) sculpture is apparent despite its damaged condition.
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Sculpture St-Z, page 1117.
Cite this article:
Hsingyun, et al. "Standing Bodhisattva." Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Sculpture St-Z, vol. 13, 2016, pp. 1117.
Hsingyun, Youheng, Yann Lovelock, Yuan Chou, Susan Huntington, Gary Edson, and Robert Neather. 2016. "Standing Bodhisattva" In Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Sculpture St-Z, 13:1117.
Hsingyun, Youheng, Lovelock, Y., Chou, Y., Huntington, S., Edson, G., & Neather, R.. (2016). Standing Bodhisattva. In Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Sculpture St-Z (Vol. 13, pp. 1117).
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