Seated Buddha Flanked by Maitreya and Avalokiteśvara

Intricately detailed brass statuette of enthroned Buddha flanked by five smaller deities

Seated Buddha Flanked by Maitreya and Avalokiteśvara

Location
Palola Shahi Kingdom
Date
April 23, 715
Material
brass with silver
Dimensions
height 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)
Collection

Pritzker Collection

Photo Credit
photograph by Pritzker Collection

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