Miroku, the Bodhisattva of the Future, second half 13th century, Unknown Japanese, 11 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 6 5/8 in. ( × × cm), Wood with metal, cut gold leaf (kirikane), polychrome, and inlaid crystal eyes, Japan, 13th century, Miroku Bosatsu is seated on a lotus throne perched on a struggling demon, holding a pagoda in his upturned palms. The statue retains its original metal raiments, as well as the gold leaf decoration on the draped robes. The figure’s princely attire indicates that Miroku is being depicted in his incarnation as a bodhisattva, an enlightened being

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