Gilt-bronze Maitreya Buddha, Tibet or Nepal, possibly 14th/15th century, seated pendant-legged in bhadrasana on a rectangular stepped throne, his hands in dharmachakra mudra, his feet resting on a lotus base, the close-fitting dhoti jeweled with precious gemstone insets, such as turquoise, tourmaline, and pearl, his hair rolled up and surmounted with a stupa, chased details, hollow cast, ht. 5 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

loss of gilt and bead insets, surface dirt, normal wear, otherwise in good condition.


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