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Stele with Buddha Maitreya

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Stele with Buddha Maitreya, a stone carving on a wooden base, features a seated figure with hands resting on knees, wearing a robe and a crown-like hairstyle. The figure sits on a patterned surface with a halo behind the head, composed of radiating lines. The stele has a rectangular shape with a wavy top edge and is adorned with intricate carvings. A border of foliage frames the figure on either side. The bottom of the stele displays carved text. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 533
Medium
Limestone
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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