ABS 019
Code: ABS 019
Country: Tibet
Style: Nepalese School
Date: 1350 - 1450
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 34.5 x 45.8 x 23.5
Materials: Copper with remains of gilt
Bodhisattva Maitreya - the Future Buddha displaying the gesture of generosity
Maitreya (Tib.: Champa) - the Future Buddha is depicted as crowned and bejewelled Bodhisattva in the sambhogakaya aspect. He is seated in the meditation posture. He extends the right hand in the gesture of generosity and displays the teaching gesture with the uplifted left hand. It is the small stupa emblem attached to the top of the crown of matted hair (jatamukuta) that identifies this image as Bodhisattva Maitreya.
Maitreya (Tib.: Champa) - the Future Buddha is depicted as crowned and bejewelled Bodhisattva in the sambhogakaya aspect. He is seated in the meditation posture. He extends the right hand in the gesture of generosity and displays the teaching gesture with the uplifted left hand. It is the small stupa emblem attached to the top of the crown of matted hair (jatamukuta) that identifies this image as Bodhisattva Maitreya.