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Figure of meditating Bodhisattva

Unknown artist, 650–700

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.

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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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