This silver statue of the four-armed Maitreya is a fine made antique art piece. The four arms of have different gestures and the hands either hold various Buddhist instruments or show the preaching seal. The the upper arms have arm hair-pin, the waist is tied with rope, and the lower body is wearing a skirt. A pagoda in front of the bun is decorated on its front head. It is an early representation of Maitreya Bodhisattva.
A silver figure of 4-arm Maitreya, 8-9th C.
C$6,500.00Price
8-9th Century