BUDDHA MAITREYA Bronze with silver eyes

Swat Valley , 10th century

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BUDDHA MAITREYA

Bronze with silver eyes Swat Valley , 10th century Dimensions: Height 12 cm Wide 7 cm Depth 6 cm Weight: 330 grams The Future Buddha seated on a throne shaped like a chalice with a lotus flower foot. He is sitting cross-legged in a pleated garment, the soles of the feet showing. His right hand is raised showing the abhaya mudra, his left hand is holding a ritual bell. Adorned with beaded necklaces, the sacred thread, armlets and bracelets he sits upright. His round face has plump lips, the eyes are open with a sombre expression. Large floral ear pendants and a three-pointed tiara decorate the head, done up strands of hair can be seen from the back. A small noose is attached to the back, the statue is hollow.

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