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Votive Plaque with Maitreya(?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a light gray, stone or plaster plaque. The plaque is roughly oval in shape and has a rough texture. A figure is carved into the plaque; the figure appears to be a representation of Maitreya. The figure has a rounded face with a serene expression. The figure's facial features are a nose, mouth, and eyes. The figure appears to have its right hand raised to its face. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
15th–17th century
Medium
Clay
Culture
Tibet (Central Asia?)
Dimensions
482 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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