Head of a Bodhisattva*
Head of a Bodhisattva*
Head of a Bodhisattva*
Head of a Bodhisattva*
Head of a Bodhisattva*
Head of a Bodhisattva*
Head of a Bodhisattva*

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A bodhisattva is a Buddhist figure, representing a person who is able to reach nirvana but delays doing so through compassion for suffering beings. This figure dates from the early Ming dynasty and is displayed in Sigmund Freud's study.

Freud Museum London

London

Title

Head of a Bodhisattva*

Date

1368–1644

Medium

iron

Measurements

H 24.5 x W 16.8 x D 14.5 cm

Accession number

LDFRD 3151

Acquisition method

part of household

Work type

Bust

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