Antique Maitreya Buddha Statue – A Historic 100-Year-Old Buddhist Artwork
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Statue's Name: Maitreya Buddha
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Age: Approximately 100 years old
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Artist: Late Bodhi Sakya
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Material: Copper
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Gilding: 24K Gold
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Finish: Antique Finish
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Gemstones: Coral & Turquoise
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Mudra: Dharmachakra Mudra
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Height: 40.2” / 102 cm
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Base: 12.2” / 31 cm
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Weight: 26.63 kg
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Craftsmanship: Historic handcrafted body with finishing and carvings completed by modern artisans
This magnificent Maitreya Buddha statue is a rare historic artwork crafted approximately 100 years ago by the late Nepalese artist Bodhi Sakya. Made from copper, this statue is his final artwork depicting Maitreya Buddha, giving it exceptional artistic and historical significance. The original antique body has been carefully preserved, while the intricate finishing and detailed carvings were completed by contemporary master artisans, respectfully maintaining the character and presence of the original work.
Iconography of Maitreya Buddha
Maitreya Buddha, known as the Buddha of the Future, is beautifully depicted standing upon a finely crafted lotus base. His hands are held in Dharmachakra Mudra, the gesture associated with turning the Wheel of Dharma and teaching the Buddhist path. He wears an ornate five-pointed crown, symbolizing his elevated spiritual status, while a magnificent radiant halo rises behind his head, decorated with elaborate floral carvings.
Every element of the statue contributes to its traditional Buddhist iconography, from the lotus pedestal and crown to the expressive mudra and intricately carved halo.
Spiritual and Historical Significance
Maitreya Buddha represents the future Buddha who will appear in this world to renew and teach the Dharma. His presence is associated with loving-kindness, hope, spiritual aspiration, and the continuation of the Buddha's teachings.
Beyond its religious significance, this statue carries a rare historical connection spanning approximately a century. As the last known Maitreya Buddha artwork created by the late artist Bodhi Sakya, it offers collectors and Dharma practitioners an opportunity to own a Buddhist statue that represents not only traditional Nepalese craftsmanship but also a significant artistic legacy.
This antique Maitreya Buddha statue is especially suitable for Dharma practitioners, Buddhist centers, meditation spaces, temples, and serious collectors of historic Himalayan Buddhist art. It is more than a decorative artwork; it is a powerful representation of Maitreya Buddha carrying a century of artistic history and spiritual meaning.
