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Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a standing statue of Bodhisattva Maitreya. The statue is made of terracotta or clay and has a reddish-brown color. The figure stands on a small black base with bare feet. The figure wears a short skirt and has a cloth wrapped around the waist. The figure has a hairstyle that is pulled up into a bun on top of the head. The figure has earrings hanging from the ears. The figure's right hand holds an object, and the left hand is closed into a fist. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 8th–9th century
Medium
Bronze with high-tin content or silver alloy
Culture
Northeast Thailand
Dimensions
331 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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