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Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future by an unknown artist. The image shows a gray stone sculpture of a standing figure. The figure has a prominent head with a central part in the hair and bangs. The figure has earrings. The figure's arms are bent at the elbows. The figure wears a short skirt. The figure has bare feet with toes curled under. The background is light gray with a shadow behind the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
9th–10th century(?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Probably Plai Bat II Temple, Lahan Sai District, Buriram Province, Thailand
Dimensions
471 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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