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Maitreya
Original Location: Nepal
Present Location: National Museum, New Delhi
Date: 12th Century CE
Period: Medieval
Material: Bronze
Objects: Sculpture
Dimensions: H 16.5 x W 5.4 x D 5.4 cm
Credits: National Museum, New Delhi
A standing figure of Maitreya is depicted in gilt bronze. He holds the Amritaghata in his left hand and a rosary in the right which is in abhaya- mudra. Sash is tied around his thighs and a stupa is depicted against the hair tied high on the head. He is standing on a double lotus pedestal and wears a necklace, armlets, bangle and waistband.
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