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Collections

Unknown
Probably Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the FutureSix Dynasties period, Northern Qi dynasty, 550-577

Not on view
Fragmentary white marble sculpture of a robed figure with downcast eyes and upswept hair, set against a large broken halo, with rust-brown mineral staining across the surface

Unknown, Probably Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, Six Dynasties period, Northern Qi dynasty, 550-577, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Anonymous gift, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Probably Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future
Place Made
China
Date Made
Six Dynasties period, Northern Qi dynasty, 550-577
Medium
Carved marble with traces of paint and gilding
Dimensions
9 1/2 x 6 x 2 7/16 in. (24.13 x 15.24 x 6.19 cm)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
M.74.54
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art