Gilt bronze statue of a standing monk with begging bowl, Yuan dynasty, China, 14th century. Artist: Unknown

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Gilt bronze statue of a standing monk with begging bowl, Yuan dynasty, China, 14th century. A gilt bronze statue of a standing monk holding in one hand a begging bowl. The other hand is raised in the teaching mudra. The figure stands on a deeply carved lotus throne, the head with black lacquer hair, the body with a slightly undulating stance.

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Size: 2213px × 2830px
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Photo credit: © The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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