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Pensive Bodhisattva5th century

Not on view
Small bronze sculpture of a seated deity with a tall crown, bare torso, cross-legged pose, and warm brown patina with greenish accents
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Pensive Bodhisattva
Place Made
Pakistan or India, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir region
Date Made
5th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
4 13/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 11/16 in. (12.22 x 5.4 x 4.29 cm)
Credit Line
Indian Art Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.85.9
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.1. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1986.
  • Reedy, Chandra L. Himalayan Bronzes: Technology, Style and Choices. Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1997.