Buddha Kasyapa, Buddha Shakyamuni, and Maitreya (the Buddhas of the Past, Present, and Future)

Three golden Buddhas wearing saffron and red cloaks seated before mandorlas in niche decorated with murals

Buddha Kasyapa, Buddha Shakyamuni, and Maitreya (the Buddhas of the Past, Present, and Future)

Location
Phurdrup Monastery, Bhutan
Date
ca. 19th century
Creator
Attributed to a sculptor of the Hephu tradition
Material
painted clay
Dimensions
height approx. 48 in. (122 cm)
Photo Credit
photograph by Ariana Maki

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