Head of Maitreya Buddha

On display

Title

Head of Maitreya Buddha
Associated place

Thailand (Srivijaya) (place of creation)
Date

8th century AD (AD 701 - 800)
Material and technique

bronze
Object type

figure
Dimensions

11.3 x 5.5 x 4.8 cm (height x width x depth)
18 x 5.5 x 5.2 cm with mount (height x width x depth)
No. of items

1
Credit line

Purchased with the assistance of the Eric North Bequest Fund, 2006.
Museum location

First floor | Gallery 32 | India from AD 600
Museum department

Eastern Art
Accession no.

EA2006.20

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