Maitreya, the Future Buddha
Bodhisattva Maitreya
Artist/maker unknown, Tibetan
Geography:
Made in Tibet, Asia
Date:
c. Late 16th centuryMedium:
Copper alloy with mercury gilding and turquoiseDimensions:
5 1/4 × 3 × 3 1/8 inches (13.3 × 7.6 × 7.9 cm)Curatorial Department:
South Asian ArtObject Location:
1962-178-10Credit Line:
Gift of Natacha Rambova, 1962
Made in Tibet, Asia
Date:
c. Late 16th centuryMedium:
Copper alloy with mercury gilding and turquoiseDimensions:
5 1/4 × 3 × 3 1/8 inches (13.3 × 7.6 × 7.9 cm)Curatorial Department:
South Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1962-178-10Credit Line:
Gift of Natacha Rambova, 1962
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This posture indicates that Maitreya, the Future Buddha, is ready to descend to earth.
