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<em>Bodhisattva Manjushri</em>, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.277.1_front_PS11.jpg)
Bodhisattva Manjushri, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.277.1_front_PS11.jpg)
<em>Bodhisattva Manjushri</em>, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.277.1_threequarter_left_PS11.jpg)

Bodhisattva Manjushri, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.277.1_threequarter_left_PS11.jpg)

<em>Bodhisattva Manjushri</em>, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.277.1_front_PS11.jpg)

Bodhisattva Manjushri, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.277.1_front_PS11.jpg)

<em>Bodhisattva Manjushri</em>, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.277.1_threequarter_right_PS11.jpg)

Bodhisattva Manjushri, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.277.1_threequarter_right_PS11.jpg)

<em>Bodhisattva Manjushri</em>, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.277.1_back_PS11.jpg)

Bodhisattva Manjushri, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.277.1_back_PS11.jpg)

<em>Bodhisattva Manjushri</em>, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.80.277.1_front.jpg)

Bodhisattva Manjushri, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.80.277.1_front.jpg)

<em>Bodhisattva Manjushri</em>, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.80.277.1_back.jpg)

Bodhisattva Manjushri, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.80.277.1_back.jpg)

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Bodhisattva Manjushri

Asian Art

On View: Asian Galleries, Arts of the Himalayas, 2nd floor
MEDIUM Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral
  • Place Made: Nepal
    • DATES 10th–11th century
    DIMENSIONS base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) w/o base: 15 in. (38.1 cm) mount (with object): 16 1/2 × 6 × 6 in. (41.9 × 15.2 × 15.2 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 80.277.1
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Jeffrey Paley
    PROVENANCE Prior to 1974, provenance not yet documented; by 1974, acquired by Doris Weiner, New York, NY; between 1974 and 1980, provenance not yet documented; by 1980, acquired by Jeffery Paley of New York, NY; 1980, gift of Jeffery Paley to the Brooklyn Museum.
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    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Asian Galleries, Arts of the Himalayas, 2nd floor
    CAPTION Bodhisattva Manjushri, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.277.1_front_PS11.jpg)
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    <em>Bodhisattva Manjushri</em>, 10th–11th century. Gilt copper inlaid with turquoise and coral, base: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 80.277.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 80.277.1_front_PS11.jpg)

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