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Qinglian Lower Temple South Hall: Manjusri Bodhisattva
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Qinglian Lower Temple South Hall: Manjusri Bodhisattva
CHINA, Shanxi, Jincheng; Tang dynasty (618–907); Clay
The statue of Manjusri is located to the left of Sakyamuni Buddha in the south hall and is seated cross-legged on a large-petaled lotus throne. The Bodhisattva's braided hair is built into a topknot about a frame from which ribbons fall to the upper arms. A number of stoles are wrapped around the arms and chest of the Bodhisattva, while the lower garment is belted and also knotted with a bow. The material is molded with deep folds and spills over the edge of the throne. The figure's right hand rests on the knee and the raised left hand is damaged and may have been in vitarka (teaching) mudra. |
