Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future

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Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future

China, Henan Province, Longmen Buddhist cave chapels, Six Dynasties period, late Northen Wei dynasty, about 500-534
Sculpture
Carved limestone
Height: 14 in. (35.56 cm)
Gift of Leo Meyer (48.7)
Currently on public view:
Resnick Pavilion, floor 1

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Bibliography

  • Little, Stephen, and Tushara Bindu Gude. Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art across Asia. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2025.