Lot #18
A Bronze Figure of Maitreya
Kashmir or Western Tibet, 12th Century
Very finely cast seated in rajalilasana over a double-lotus cushion and beaded base, flanked by lotuses at his shoulders bearing his waterpot attribute, his eyes and urna inlaid in silver and hair piled in a braided chignon bearing a stupa.
Provenance: The Blomster Watson Family Collection.Washington DC
Acquired From: C.G. Sloan & Co .Inc. General Auctioneers.Washington.DC
Age discolored, scratches.
Height: 14.5 cm