Where Is Shakyamuni as an Ascetic? Museum Location

Q: Where can I see Shakyamuni as an Ascetic?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to early 1300s. It's made from gilt bronze with polychromy. Dimensions: Overall: 44.2 x 31.8 cm (17 3/8 x 12 1/2 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from gilt bronze with polychromy. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

This Chinese work, dating to early 1300s. Made from gilt bronze with polychromy, it measures Overall: 44.2 x 31.8 cm (17 3/8 x 12 1/2 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Chinese Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to early 1300s. It's made from gilt bronze with polychromy. Dimensions: Overall: 44.2 x 31.8 cm (17 3/8 x 12 1/2 in.).

It's made from gilt bronze with polychromy. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

Shakyamuni as an Ascetic

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