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Bodhisattva, possibly Maitreya

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a statue titled "Bodhisattva, possibly Maitreya". The statue is of a standing male figure with a green patina and gold accents. The figure has a tall, pointed topknot on his head. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand facing upwards and the left hand rests on the hip. The figure is wearing a cloth wrapped around the waist. The statue has a square base. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
first quarter of the 8th century
Medium
Copper alloy with tin
Culture
Northeastern Thailand
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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