SculptureMongolian17th century

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya

second half 17th century

Artists

ZanabazarArtist

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Gilt bronze with blue pigment in the hair and traces of other pigments in the eyes and mouth

Culture

Mongolian

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 62.4 x W. 21.5 x D. 19.4 cm (24 9/16 x 8 7/16 x 7 5/8 in.) Weight 28 lb.

Provenance

John West (by 1963), gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1963.

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