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# Figure of Maitreya

Standing Bodhisattva, probably Maitreya; originally in abhaya and holding a water pot. The edges of the uttarīya are in high relief on the narrow loop in front, the drapery on the left arm runs with a thicker lower edge under the shoulder loop, and a tasselled end hangs behind.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 100–299 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.bm.1892-0801-3](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.bm.1892-0801-3) · Pramāṇa
