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Lot 6006
A Gilt Bronze Seated Maitreya Buddha
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
18th century or earlier, Himalayan, likely Nepal, very finely cast seated figure of the Buddha with hands in a benevolent mudra, wearing a robe incised with floral decoration which falls in the front in a cascading waterfall hem, his face is serene with downcast eyes, full lips, long earlobes, and tight curls to his hair further enhanced with small pagoda, very nice patina from centuries of handling.

14 in.

For a similar Buddha from the 10th century, Nepal see the British Museum of Art (1967.0713.1), and Lot 73 at Bonhams, London, November 7, 2024 from 15th century, Nepal.

Good estate condition.