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The Gilt-bronze Maitreya in Meditation is a gilt-bronze statue of what is believed to be the Maitreya, the future Buddha, in a semi-seated contemplative pose. The statue is believed to have been made in the early 7th century It is the National Treasure of Korea
The statue is widely acknowledged to be one of the finest Buddhist sculptures ever produced and is a masterpiece of Korean art. It is now housed at the National Museum of Korea and is one of the most popular exhibits there.
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| Issued Country | Korea |
| Issued Year | 2005 |
| Category | Buddhist Image Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |