A gilt copper alloy figure of Maitreya
A gilt copper alloy figure of Maitreya
Tibet, 19th century
As identified by the ewer and cakra supported by lotuses over both shoulders and the stupa in his high and elaborately-bejeweled chignon, the bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana adorned in gilt, pigments and 'cold gold' atop a double lotus plinth.
6 1/2in (16.5cm) high
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A gilt copper alloy figure of Maitreya
Tibet, 19th century
As identified by the ewer and cakra supported by lotuses over both shoulders and the stupa in his high and elaborately-bejeweled chignon, the bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana adorned in gilt, pigments and 'cold gold' atop a double lotus plinth.
6 1/2in (16.5cm) high