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Bodhisattva and Attendants
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Bodhisattva and Attendants

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Dateearly 6th century
Mediumstone
DimensionsOverall: 40 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (102.9 x 47 x 16.5 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Mandel
Terms
    Object number99.0044.01
    DescriptionThis piece is stylistically similar to Buddhist stela that were erected all over China during the period prior to and immediately following the reunification of the country by the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Its composition is typical in that it portrays a large central figure of a Bodhisattva standing on an opening lotus, a symbol of Buddhism. The Bodhisattva is flanked by to attendant figures who, in turn, are standing on the backs of lions. The mandala of the central figure is ornamented, while those of the two attendant figures remain plain. The base is slotted, probably to be fit into a stone niche.
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    On view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 650-850
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ho Chao-zung
    late 16th or early 17th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum
    late 19th c.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Classic Veracruz
    ca. 600-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1920
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Colima
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fon people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 200-250
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    early 18th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900