Maitreya Buddha, 3D model

Information

Title

Maitreya Buddha, 3D model

弥勒佛, 3D 模型

Creator

unknown

Work Type

figures

sculpture

Buddha statue

Date

705 C.E.

Period

Tang dynasty (618–906)

Cultural Context

Chinese

Material

limestone

Technique

carving

Measurements

(cm) 82.3, 33, 30.2

Capture Date

2024

File Format

model

Descriptions and Subjects

Work Description

Limestone sculpture of Maitreya seated in high relief, dedicated in 705 CE by Yan Zongfeng. The inscription records a dedication for his deceased parents, seven generations of ancestors, and living family members. Source: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 (https://www.artic.edu/artworks/11690/maitreya-buddha)

Subjects

Maitreya

Rights and Identifier

Work Acquisition

Gift of Alice Getty

Image Rights

© The Art Institute of Chicago. 3D model digitized by the Center for the Art of East Asia, University of Chicago. Rights and permissions are managed by the Art Institute of Chicago.

Image Source

Art Institute of Chicago