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Buddha Maitreya (Mile)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts Buddha Maitreya standing on a round base adorned with a row of circles. He wears a long robe with horizontal folds, and his right hand is raised in front of him with the palm facing outwards. His left hand points outward. The figure has a spiral-shaped topknot on his head. The statue exhibits a gold color with areas of dark patina. The figure stands on a white pedestal against a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 486 (10th year of Taihe reign)
Medium:
Gilt bronze with traces of pigment; piece-mold cast
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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