Indian and Himalayan Art Maitreya, the Future Buddha c. Late 16th century Artist/maker unknown, Tibetan Copper alloy with mercury gilding and turquoise Currently not on view 1962-178-10 Gift of Natacha Rambova, 1962 |
LabelThis posture indicates that Maitreya, the Future Buddha, is ready to descend to earth.Social Tags [?]buddhist [x] dharmacakrapravartana (turning the wheel of the doctrine) [x] european-style seated [x] i.e. [x] maitreya [x] nepalese style [x] teaching) [x] tibetan sculpture [x] [Add Your Own Tags] |
