Bodhisattva Mañjuśrī

Figure (Bodhisattva Mañjuśrī). Mañjuśrī is the embodiment of wisdom. His head is surrounded by a flaming mandala and his foot rests upon a lotus-bud. He is depicted sitting on the skin of a lion, indicating his power. This devotional figure was designed only to be seen from the front. The movement in the drapery suggests this scuplture was once part of an elaborate Buddhist complex probably commissioned by the court. 12th century. Height: 89.9 centimetres Model by [Daniel Pett](http://sketchfab.com/danielpett) 174 photographs, Sony A6000 processed in Photoscan. Quick scan done during the break of the #ipbm3d conference at the British Museum. There's a few issues with quartzite reflectivity and shadows from gallery lights. To be replaced.