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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
Museum record:
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