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Bodhisattva Maitreya
Schist
Gandhara, Pakistan
Kusana Dynasty, 2nd-4th century AD

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, the benevolent saviour of the Buddhist pantheon. He is attired in the princely dress of the day, with jewellery and other adornments. However, he also displays the signs of potential Buddhahood, including the raised hair-knot and forehead mark.

Museum no. IS.100-1972

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