Seated on a double-lotus base with a beaded rim, holding a lotus and the Kumbha, clad in a sheer dhoti, an antelope skin draped over his shoulders, adorned with a beaded necklace and large earrings, the hair pulled into a high chignon with locks falling over the shoulders, secured with an elaborate festooned headdress and centred by a tall stupa 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of Maitreya
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : circa 17th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 261
- Price realised : USD 47,500
- Estimate : USD 40,000 - USD 60,000
- Provenance : Acquired in Hong Kong, 1995-99