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Bodhisattva

Jin Dynasty, 1115-1234
Shanghai Museum

This statue is made of gilded and painted wood, like the one on the previous page. The figure's pose suggests that it may once have held a musical instrument. The (Jurchen) Jin, originating in Manchuria, defeated the Northern Song and ruled North China for 100 years until they were defeated in turn by the Mongols.