It is said that Maitreya is a bodhisattva that will appear on earth in the future and attain prerfect enlightenment as samyaksambuddha. He is often depicted sitting upright with his hands in the mudra of teaching.This fully guilded statue is expertly made by artisans in Patan, Nepal.
-Gilded Copper and Brass
-Approximately 14" tall
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