Question

A sculpture of a Bon teacher from the 8th century Shangshung kingdom. The sculpture is made of gold and has multiple arms sitting cross-legged.

This metalwork sculpture is an example of _________.

a.
Buddhist art in Tibet
b.
Buddhist art in Nepal
c.
Buddhist art in India
d.
Hindu art

Answer 1

The sculpture described is an example of **Buddhist art in Tibet** (option a). The Bon tradition is indigenous to Tibet, and the reference to the 8th century Shangshung kingdom connects it to the early forms of Tibetan religious art, which were influenced by Buddhist practices.