East Asian Art Votive Stele Made in Shanxi Province, China, AsiaNorthern Wei Dynasty (386-535), Early 6th century Artist/maker unknown, Chinese Sandstone with incised decoration and relief decoration * Gallery 233, Asian Art, second floor 1927-20-17 Purchased with the John T. Morris Fund, 1927 |
LabelThree standing Bodhisattvas appear on the front of this stele. Between them, tall lotus flowers holding small children symbolize the rebirth of souls in the Buddhist paradise. The names of donors are inscribed onto the lower sides and back.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
