Bodhisattva
| Title | Bodhisattva |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1200–1250 13th century |
| Medium | lacquered wood with color, gilt copper, and cut-gold (kirikane) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Origin | Japan, Kamakura period (1185–1333) Japan |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Bodhisattva (観音菩薩像), c. 1200–1250. Japan, Kamakura period (1185–1333). Lacquered wood with color, gilt copper, and cut-gold (kirikane); with base: 76.2 cm (30 in.); without base: 55.9 cm (22 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1952.90 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Bodhisattva” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1200–1250. It is executed in lacquered wood with color, gilt copper, and cut-gold (kirikane) and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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