Bronze

19th century

Dimensions: Height 22,5 cm Wide 9 cm Depth 7,5 cm

Weight: 914 grams

Buddha Maitreya in his Bodhisattva appearance standing on a round lotus base with beaded rim on a square plinth, a fiery gate-like aureole behind him.

Standing with a slight curve at the waist, holding prayer beads in his right hand while touching index with thumb.

The other hand is hanging beside the hip holding his attribute, a water pot.