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The Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta

勢至菩薩立像
The Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta (勢至菩薩立像)
PLATE IImage: Tokyo National Museum, via ColBase — CC BY 4.0
At a glance — Sculpture · Asuka period, 6th century · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Category
Sculpture
Date
501–600
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-144548

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The slender physique, round face, and fine accessories of this statue are typical elements of Sui-dynasty Buddhist sculpture. This statue probably once formed a triad with two other statues.

— Museum description: Tokyo National Museum (CC BY 4.0), via ColBase / Japan Search.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “The Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta（勢至菩薩立像）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-144548. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/the-bodhisattva-mahasthamaprapta/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Genre: Asian Sculpture
  • Material: Gilt bronze
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • 員数: 1軀
  • 分類: 東洋彫刻
  • 品質形状: 銅造鍍金
  • 法量: 総高36.0 像高17.1

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