An example of one of the earliest Buddhist images in Japan. Early Nara period. Depicts either Sakyamuni in his youth, or Maitreya, the Buddha of the future. Image close in style to Korean work. Pose characteristic. Landscape decorating the sides of the figure symbolise the retreat into wild nature achieved through deep meditation.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Figure of meditating Bodhisattva, 650–700
Date supported
1963
Medium and material
Gilt bronze
Dimensions
32 cm
Grant
3000
Total cost
11000
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