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Bodhisattva in Contemplation

CHINA; Northern Qi dynasty (550–577); Marble; H: 33 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., USA
The Bodhisattva is depicted sitting in the relaxation posture and the right hand contemplatively touching the jaw, a position commonly referred to as the pensive pose." The figure wears a crown and smiles gently. The upper body is adorned with necklace

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