Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze statue depicts Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya. The figure has a serene face with a slight smile and closed eyes. The figure wears a crown on top of the head. The figure has long hair styled in two braids on either side of the face that fall to the chest. The figure wears a necklace and bracelets on both wrists. The figure is dressed in a draped robe with folds carved into the fabric. The figure has bare feet and stands on a round base. The round base sits on a square base with relief carvings on the sides. The background of the image is gray. The statue has a green and gold patina. The right hand is raised with the palm facing outwards. The left hand hangs down at the side.