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Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the FutureSix Dynasties period, early Northern Wei dynasty, 386-470

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Bronze sculpture of a standing robed figure on a lotus base, set within a flame-shaped mandorla with rosette medallions and a secondary figure at the apex, mounted on a rectangular pedestal, with deep green patina

Unknown, Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, Six Dynasties period, early Northern Wei dynasty, 386-470, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future
Place Made
China
Date Made
Six Dynasties period, early Northern Wei dynasty, 386-470
Medium
Cast bronze
Dimensions
Height: 5 1/2 in. (13.97 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow
Accession Number
AC1998.251.67a-b
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art