The bodhisattva Maitreya
In his left hand Maitreya is holding a flask with the elixir of life, his regular attribute. His right hand is making a gesture that appears only in art from Kashmir and Gandhara. Its meaning has yet to be determined. The bodhisattva is seated on a lotus throne. The lower part
has been broken off and therefore lacks its base with lotus leaves curving down.
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The bodhisattva Maitreya
In his left hand Maitreya is holding a flask with the elixir of life, his regular attribute. His right hand is making a gesture that appears only in art from Kashmir and Gandhara. Its meaning has yet to be determined. The bodhisattva is seated on a lotus throne. The lower part
has been broken off and therefore lacks its base with lotus leaves curving down.
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In his left hand Maitreya is h ...... ith lotus leaves curving down.
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In zijn linkerhand houdt Maitr ...... gende lotusbladeren ontbreken.
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identifier
AK-RAK-1982-1
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publisher
Rijksmuseum
title
De bodhisattva Maitreya
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The bodhisattva Maitreya
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created
700 - 900
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700 - 900
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extent
breedte 9,5 cm
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depth 5.5 cm
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diepte 5,5 cm
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height 17.3 cm
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hoogte 17,3 cm
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width 9.5 cm
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Collectie: Zuid-Azië (collectie)
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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spatial
temporal
8e eeuw
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8th century
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9e eeuw
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9th century
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