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Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a standing figure with a halo behind the head. The figure has curly hair and wears a crown. The figure's right arm is bent at the elbow, and the left arm hangs straight down. The figure wears a draped robe that exposes the right shoulder. The figure stands barefoot on a decorative base. The figure appears to be Maitreya, Buddha of the Future, based on traditional depictions. The background is a plain grey wall with a shadow falling to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 3rd century
Medium
Gray schist
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
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