Where Is Figure of a Maitreya on a Tiered Pedestal?

This Asian work, dating to c. 1200. Made from gilded wood with polychrome, it measures Overall: 21.3 x 14.6 cm (8 3/8 x 5 3/4 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to c. 1200. It's made from gilded wood with polychrome. Dimensions: Overall: 21.3 x 14.6 cm (8 3/8 x 5 3/4 in.).

It's made from gilded wood with polychrome. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Figure of a Maitreya on a Tiered Pedestal

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