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The Bodhisattva Manjushri as a Youth

10th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 252
Manjushri, a bodhisattva who embodies wisdom as the path to enlightenment, is closely related to the wisdom goddess Prajnaparamita. Both emerged in north Indian religious texts and imagery in the eighth century. Manjusrhi was a popular Buddhist savior figure in Licchavi Nepal.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Bodhisattva Manjushri as a Youth
  • Period: Licchavi–Thakuri periods
  • Date: 10th century
  • Culture: Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. Richard Benedek, 1978
  • Object Number: 1978.394.1
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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