Pu-Hien (Puxian), a Dhyani-Bodhisattva on His Elephant
Pu-Hien (Puxian), a Dhyani-Bodhisattva on His Elephant
Pu-Hien (Puxian), a Dhyani-Bodhisattva on His Elephant
Pu-Hien (Puxian), a Dhyani-Bodhisattva on His Elephant
Pu-Hien (Puxian), a Dhyani-Bodhisattva on His Elephant
Pu-Hien (Puxian), a Dhyani-Bodhisattva on His Elephant

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The figure (Samantabhadra) presides over fire and symbolises happiness. His holy mount is Wo-Mei Shan. The work is probably a pair with No. 455.

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Forest Hill

Title

Pu-Hien (Puxian), a Dhyani-Bodhisattva on His Elephant

Date

18th C–19th C

Medium

bronze & gilding

Measurements

H 29.2 x W 22 x D 9 cm

Accession number

472

Acquisition method

purchased by the Horniman Museum

Work type

Sculpture

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