University of Michigan Museum of Art: Maitreya, head

Accession Number: 1996/2.45
Title: Maitreya, head
Artist: Gandhara (ancient Pakistan and Afghanistan)
Artist Nationality: Indian
Medium and Support: stucco
Object Creation Date: 1st century - 2nd century
Credit Line: Gift of Mark and Iuliana Phillips
Style/Group/Movement: Gandharan
Period: India, Kushan Period (ca 50-320)
Dimensions: 36.8 cm (14 1/2 in.)
Century: 1st-2nd century
Primary Keywords: bodhisattva; buddhism; head; religious figures
Secondary Keywords: biological components; components; components and systems; components by specific context; icons; people and occupations; religion; religions; the human body; upper body
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