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Bodhisattva seated in meditation

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Bodhisattva seated in meditation

Place of OriginPakistan; ancient region of Gandhara, ancient region of Gandhara

Dateapprox. 200-300

MaterialsStone (schist)

DimensionsH. 21 in x W. 12 in x D. 5 in, H. 53.3 cm x W. 30.5 cm x D. 12.7 cm

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB60S332

DepartmentSouth Asian Art

ClassificationsSculpture

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