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Head of bodhisattva
c. 5th-6th century5th-6th century
7 1/4 in. x 4 in. (18.42 cm x 10.16 cm)
Chinese, Northern Wei dynasty, Chinese, (386–534)
Object Type:
Asian
Medium and Support:
Limestone
Credit Line:
Gift of Bill Bomar
Accession Number:
1981.337
Object Description
Chinese stone fragment of a head of a Bodhisattva. This piese ha has traits associated with the Six Dynasties (A.D. 220-589 ) and in particular the Northern Wei Dynasty (A.D. 386-535) in the north of China. A tall headress, elongated face and fixed smile are typical of this period. Unmounted. Second half of 5th Century in style. Top knot hair style swirled c band diadem.
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James Peck
and Patrick Kelly.
Old Jail Art Center Catalogue.
Old Jail Art Center.
Albany, 2016
Page Number: 113
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