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A giant granite statue of Maitreya (Miruk) Buddha, Gwanchoksa Temple, Korea. Height: 18.1 m, Goryeo period, 10-11th century CE.
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APA Style
Bimbo, T. C. (2016, November 17). Maitreya Buddha, Gwanchoksa, Korea. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6050/maitreya-buddha-gwanchoksa-korea/
Chicago Style
Bimbo, The Chosun. "Maitreya Buddha, Gwanchoksa, Korea." World History Encyclopedia, November 17, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6050/maitreya-buddha-gwanchoksa-korea/.
MLA Style
Bimbo, The Chosun. "Maitreya Buddha, Gwanchoksa, Korea." World History Encyclopedia, 17 Nov 2016, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6050/maitreya-buddha-gwanchoksa-korea/.
