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THB19th C. Tibetan Gilt Copper Maitreya Buddha Statue
Lot 66
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A stunning gilt copper statue of the bodhisattva Maitreya, seated gracefully on a throne with feet resting upon a lotus pedestal. Maitreya is the only bodhisattva traditionally depicted with legs pendant - loosely bent in front rather than crossed - to indicate that he is the next historical figure to achieve enlightenment. He wears flowing robes adorned with gilding composed of 36.8% to 55.5% gold, with traces of orange and red pigments still visible. The legs are inlaid with turquoise stones, adding to the statue's striking beauty. The hands are positioned in the dharmachakra mudra, a symbolic gesture representing the turning of the wheel of Buddhist teachings. The base is sealed with a copper plate - oftentimes paper prayers or other offerings might be sealed inside hollow statues. Maitreya is destined to descend to Earth in the future to once again preach the dharma after Gautama Buddha's teachings have been forgotten. Size: 5" L x 4.25" W x 9.75" H (12.7 cm x 10.8 cm x 24.8 cm)
Provenance: private Lafayette, Colorado, USA collection
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#191839Remains of pigment on the surface. Some fading to gilt and surface abrasions. Patina and dark toning, otherwise intact and good condition. White encrustations and green oxidation on the halo.Condition
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