Seated Bodhisattva Maitreya
557-581
Maker Unknown
Asian Art
Maitreya gained a strong following in East Asia, where he was considered more accessible than other Buddhas and was sometimes worshipped as a savior who might usher in a new era. In China he was depicted seated on a throne with both legs hanging, rather than with legs crossed in a meditative posture. His open palm, resting on his knee, is making the wish-granting gesture.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- Bronze with traces of gilding
- Locations
- Place made: China
- Dynasty
- Northern Zhou Dynasty
- Period
- Northern Zhou Dynasty
- Dimensions
- 9 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (24.8 x 14 x 5.7 cm)
- Departments
- Asian Art
- Accession Number
- 88.93
- Credit Line
- Gift of the Asian Art Council
- Exhibitions
- Arts of Buddhism
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- Asian Galleries, Southwest, 2nd floor
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