Bodhisattva
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Bodhisattva

TitleBodhisattva
Datec. 1200–1250 13th century
Mediumlacquered wood with color, gilt copper, and cut-gold (kirikane)
ClassificationSculpture
OriginJapan, Kamakura period (1185–1333) Japan
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineBodhisattva (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
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“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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