Bronze of Maitreya

Description:

Tibet, 15th cent.
H. 12,3 cm
He is seated in Bhadrasana on a throne placed on a lotus placed on a pedestal with a mantra around it. His right hand is raised in Vitarkamudra while the left rests on his shoß. He wears a robe with petticoat and a cloak that covers both shoulders and is decorated with a winding vine pattern. His face shows a serene expression with lowered eyes under arched eyebrows that fade into the bridge of his nose. The curly hairstyle flows into the ushnisha üand is crowned by a lotus bud.Sealed.
European private property, according to tradition assembled before 1995 - Very slightly chipped, minor wear