Sujet
Buddha of the Future (Maitreya), late 600s. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Buddha of the Future (Maitreya), late 600s. Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the sixth century. For early Japanese devotees, Buddhism offered the promise of salvation through faith in the Buddha of the Future, who would appear at the end of the world. The concept of eternal salvation held particular resonance with the Japanese aristocracy, who became the staunchest supporters of this new faith. Small sculptures like this one, with its gentle grace and powerful presence, were popular devotional objects.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F73_315
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
51,5Mo (3,1Mo) / 31,7cm x 40,7cm / 3748 x 4806 (300dpi)