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Seated Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The figure is a bronze sculpture of a seated Bodhisattva Maitreya. The figure sits cross-legged with a serene expression on their face. The figure wears a crown and has a necklace around their neck. They are adorned with a decorative robe. Their right hand is in a gesture, while their left hand holds an object. The figure sits on a lotus flower base. Behind the figure is an ornate arch with leaf-like designs. Above the arch is a finial. The sculpture sits on a rectangular base. The background is a plain wall.

Artwork Details

Date
9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
371 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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