A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA

TIBETO-CHINESE, 17TH/18TH CENTURY

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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA
TIBETO-CHINESE, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
Seated pralambapadasana on a detatchable pedestal with removable mandala, the hands in dharmachakra mudra each holding a lotus stem rising up to her shoulder, adorned with an elaborate inset five-leaf diadem and jewellry, wearing long flowing robes finely incised with foliate designs, her face with a compassionate expression
18¼ in. (46.4 cm.) high

Lot Essay

Maitreya Buddha governs two perfected worlds: Tushita Heaven, which he currently inhabits, and Ketumati, an ideal realm conducive to the pursuit of enlightenment where he will serve as the teaching Buddha.

A figure of Maitreya in a similar pose dating to the 15th century was sold in our New York rooms, 21 March 2008, lot 615

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