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Maitreya with attendant bodhisattvas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a stone sculpture of Maitreya with attendant bodhisattvas. The sculpture is gray, with a central figure and two smaller flanking figures. The central figure, Maitreya, stands with hands in front of body, one hand in a gesture and the other holding a small object. Maitreya wears a long robe that falls to the feet and has a headpiece. The two smaller figures on either side, the attendant bodhisattvas, are also dressed in robes and have headpieces. The background of the sculpture features intricate carvings, including a pointed top and curved designs. The sculpture stands on a base against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Medium
Limestone
Culture
China
Dimensions
341 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
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