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Gray stone arched stele carved with a standing central bodhisattva, attendant figures, lions at the base, and a stupa motif above.

Standing bodhisattvas with monks, Pratyekabuddhas, lions, and apasaras

A gray stone stele with an arched top shows a central standing bodhisattva with a halo, one hand raised, flanked by smaller standing attendant figures. Carved lions and a small kneeling figure appear at the base, with a stupa-like form carved above.

Artist
Unknown
Date
557-581
Medium
Stone with pigment
Source
Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)
Size
3000 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art) releases this image under CC0 (latest date 581).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art

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