

Buddha Maitreya (Mile)
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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