Head of a Bodhisattva, late 6th century, 16 1/4 × 9 7/16 × 11 5/8 in. ( × × cm) (without attached base), Sandstone, pigments, China, 6th century, This sculpture was originally the head of a standing figure of a bodhisattva—a being who has postponed its own passage to nirvana in order to guide others to salvation. Carved fully in the round, with a serene expression and gracefully curved downcast eyes, it wears an elaborate crown that is secured by knotted ribbons that hang down behind its ears. These characteristic knots of scarves help date the sculpture to the Sui dynasty

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