Figure

Description

Gilt bronze figure of a bodhisattva, seated in the lotus position, with flaming jewel (cintamani) in left hand: Northern China, possibly Ming dynasty, 15th - 17th century AD

Museum reference

A.1954.46

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure

Production information

North China, China, East Asia

Date

15th - 17th century

Style / Culture

Ming Dynasty, Chinese

Materials

Gilt bronze

Physical description

Gilt bronze

Associations

James Fletcher Collection

Exhibitions

• Window on the World (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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