NORTHERN QI STYLE STONE STANDING BODHISATTVA

Grey stone. This sculpture of a Bodhisattva has an oval face and a small full mouth. The features are highly stylized, the eyes are elongated, under arched brows. The chin is rounded, and slightly double chinned. The neck is smooth and columnar. Standing barefoot on a lotus pedestal, his hands form the abhaya and varada mudra respectively. The Bodhisattva’s decorated crown, robe and keyura are elegant and clearly carved.