
Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future
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
- Museum Record
- View original
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