Gilt-bronze Maitreya in Meditation

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Gilt-bronze Maitreya in Meditation, Bronze Buddhist statue at National Museum of Korea, South Korea

The gilded bronze statue depicts Maitreya, the future Buddha, in a meditation pose with the right leg crossed over the left leg on a stool.

Created during the Silla period in the 6th century, this statue became National Treasure Number 78 of Korea in 1962 after its discovery and preservation.

The statue reflects advanced Korean bronze casting techniques through its thin structure of less than one centimeter and detailed lotus flower base design.

Visitors can examine the statue's intricate details, including the crown with multiple prongs and scarf-like vestments, at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul.

X-ray analysis from 1963 confirmed the statue's flawless craftsmanship, revealing no repairs or defects in its 83.2-centimeter-tall bronze structure.

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 37.52416,126.98148

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01

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