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Carved standing bodhisattva with a large circular halo and raised hand, dark surface with traces of gold, against a plain white background.

Standing Bodhisattva with Halo

A standing bodhisattva carved as a slender figure with a large circular halo behind its head, decorated with small rings of ornament. The figure wears a flowing robe with jewelry and raises one hand palm outward, set against a plain white background.

Artist
Unknown
Date
581-600
Medium
Limestone with traces of pigment and gilding
Source
Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)
Size
1605 × 2533 px
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Public domain · Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art) releases this image under CC0 (latest date 600).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art

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