2世纪犍陀罗石雕弥勒菩萨持净瓶立像残像(东京国立博物馆)

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年代:2-3世纪
质地:片岩石雕
风格:犍陀罗
来源:东京国立博物馆
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菩萨身着王室装束,佩戴精美珠宝。这种装束源自人们对释迦牟尼佛在仍是年轻王子时的想象。这位菩萨的发型及缺少发饰的特征表明他是弥勒,即未来的救世主。

Bodhisattvas are depicted in royal attire with exquisite jewelry. This attire is based on what the Buddha Śākyamuni was thought to look while he was still a young prince. This bodhisattva's hairstyle and lack of hair ornaments suggest he is Maitreya, a future savior of the people.