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Small dark lacquer statue of a seated bodhisattva with a topknot and worn gold gilding, raised right hand, against a plain light background.

Bodhisattva (Bosatsu) Statuette in Black and Gold Lacquer

A small seated bodhisattva figure with an elaborate topknot, wearing a draped garment and raising one hand in a gesture of teaching or reassurance. The dark lacquer surface is worn, with patches of gold gilding showing across the body and robes.

Artist
Unknown
Date
10th century
Medium
Lacquer
Source
Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)
Size
2800 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art) releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1000).
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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