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Bodhisattva Manjushri with attendants

11th century
Not on view
Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, is identified by the text (Perfection of Wisdom) that he holds in his left hand and by the lion he rides. The lion has a fringed saddlecloth and wears a jeweled harness. He is led by a standing figure whose trousers, bare chest and curly hair suggest Central Asian origins. Two small attendants stand on clouds to the upper right and left of the composition.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 遼 石雕文殊菩薩像
  • Title: Bodhisattva Manjushri with attendants
  • Period: Liao dynasty (907–1125)
  • Date: 11th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Marble
  • Dimensions: H. 23 in. (58.4 cm); W. 24 1/4 in. (61.6 cm); D. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2002
  • Object Number: 2002.440
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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