Seated Bodhisattva Maitreya, 557-581. Bronze with traces of gilding, 9 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (24.8 x 14 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Asian Art Council, 88.93. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.93_SL1.jpg)
Seated Bodhisattva Maitreya, 557-581. Bronze with traces of gilding, 9 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (24.8 x 14 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Asian Art Council, 88.93. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.88.93_side_bw.jpg)
Seated Bodhisattva Maitreya
Asian Art
On View: Asian Galleries, Southwest, 2nd floor
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.
MEDIUM
Bronze with traces of gilding
DATES
557-581
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) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Asian Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
88.93
CREDIT LINE
Gift of the Asian Art Council
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Asian Galleries, Southwest, 2nd floor
CAPTION
Seated Bodhisattva Maitreya, 557-581. Bronze with traces of gilding, 9 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (24.8 x 14 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Asian Art Council, 88.93. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.93_SL1.jpg)
IMAGE
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