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Shuiquan Temple: Stele

CHINA, Gansu, Pingliang; Northern Wei dynasty (386–534); Commissioned by Zhang Chang; Stone; H: 48 cm; Gansu Provincial Museum, Lanzhou, China
The stele was discovered in Shuiquan Temple. Maitreya sits on a lion throne within a niche at the center of the stele. The figure has crossed ankles, and is accompanied by a male and female devotee with palms joined. Figures of donors stand on either side of the niche, and an inscription next to male figure states, Offered by believer Zhang Chang. " A contemplative Maitreya

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