Maitreya

CultureIndian
Titles
  • Maitreya
Date2nd century
PlaceIndia
MediumGrey schist with pink sandstone
DimensionsOverall: 15 7/8 × 13 3/8 × 3 in. (40.3 × 34 × 7.6 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Mr. and Mrs. James M. Vaughn, Jr.
Object number90.439
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
106M Lovett Gallery
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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
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