Statuette of Bodhisattva, bronze, China, Song dynasty
Summary
A bronze figure of a goddess, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
A bodhisattva is a person who has attained enlightenment or awakening in Buddhism, but chooses to remain in the cycle of rebirth to help others achieve liberation. They are motivated by compassion and seek to alleviate the suffering of all sentient beings. The concept of the bodhisattva is central to Mahayana Buddhism, and many bodhisattvas are revered as deities or inspirational figures. Well-known bodhisattvas include Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri and Kuan Yin.
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asian art
bronze
copper alloy
figurines
metal
sculpture
statues
asia
bodhisattvas
rogers fund
song dynasty
statuette
bodhisattva
high resolution
3 d object
statue
metropolitan museum of art
chinese art
Date
0934 - 0966
in collections
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")