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Bodhisattva Maitreya: The Future Buddha

Cleveland Museum of Art

The statue depicts Bodhisattva Maitreya, The Future Buddha, standing on a round base with two stacked sections. The lower section is dark-colored with a gold-colored floral pattern on top and the upper section is gold-colored with a gold-colored floral pattern. The base supports a gray metal figure with a serene expression. The figure has long, curly hair styled in a tall, pointed headdress adorned with turquoise stones. The figure wears multiple necklaces featuring turquoise stones and has a beaded belt around the waist. A decorative cloth or fabric with a floral pattern covers the lower body on the left side. The right leg is bare. The figure's left hand grasps a staff. The background transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom.

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638 × 893 px
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