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Seated Maitreya

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Seated Maitreya by artist. The image shows a statue of a person with a serene expression. The person has a short, topknot hairstyle and wears a long, pleated garment that falls to their ankles. The figure has the right hand in a fist resting on the right knee, and the left hand is open, palm up, resting on the left knee. The figure appears to be sitting on a rectangular base. The statue appears to be made of dark-colored stone or metal with visible texture and wear. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
206 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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