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  • Pair of polychrome and gilt wood bodhisattvas

    Pair of polychrome and gilt wood bodhisattvas

    Northern Song or Jin period, mid 11th to mid 12th century

    These two wood bodhisattvas represent Amitabha Buddha’s attendants, one embodying his wisdom, and the other embodying his compassion. It was believed that the three would have been present to welcome the faithful to the Western Paradise. 

    Height: 135.5cm and 134.5cm

    • Pair of polychrome and gilt wood bodhisattvas
    • Pair of polychrome and gilt wood bodhisattvas
    • Pair of polychrome and gilt wood bodhisattvas

    View Chinese Sculpture c.500 - 1500

 
 

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