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South Korea · National Treasure
Gilt-bronze Pensive Bodhisattva
금동미륵보살반가사유상
국보 제83호 7세기 전반 Three Kingdoms
South Korea list · 서울 국립중앙박물관
Overview
A Maitreya bodhisattva seated in thought with one leg raised. Simple drapery and a quiet smile show the ideal beauty of Three Kingdoms Buddhist sculpture.
Why it is listed
A masterpiece of East Asian pensive bodhisattva images, outstanding in form and casting.