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Dark bronze statue of a seated bodhisattva with a tall crown and flowing robes, raised right hand, against a gray background.

Miroku

A small dark bronze figure of a seated bodhisattva wearing a tall crown and draped robes that spread over a pedestal base. The right hand is raised near the chest in a gesture of teaching, while the left rests on the knee. The surface shows a patinated, weathered finish against a plain gray backdrop.

Artist
Unknown
Date
645-710
Medium
Bronze
Source
Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)
Size
3053 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art) releases this image under CC0 (latest date 710).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art

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