{"product_id":"antique-maitreya-buddha-statue-100-year-old","title":"Antique Maitreya Buddha Statue: 100-Year-Old Handcrafted 24K Gold Gilded Copper Buddhist Statue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Maitreya Buddha Statue – A Historic 100-Year-Old Buddhist Artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatue's Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maitreya Buddha\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 100 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Bodhi Sakya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGilding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral \u0026amp; Turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dharmachakra Mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.2” \/ 102 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2” \/ 31 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.63 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historic handcrafted body with finishing and carvings completed by modern artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent \u003cstrong\u003eMaitreya Buddha statue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare historic artwork crafted approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100 years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e by the late Nepalese artist \u003cstrong\u003eBodhi Sakya\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made from copper, this statue is his \u003cstrong\u003efinal artwork depicting Maitreya Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIconography of Maitreya Buddha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaitreya 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery element of the statue contributes to its traditional Buddhist iconography, from the lotus pedestal and crown to the expressive mudra and intricately carved halo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpiritual and Historical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaitreya 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CN","offers":[{"title":"102cm x 31cm","offer_id":55556158128419,"sku":"MBCN24604","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/6517\/9590\/files\/1_1of7_b8bb407b-2589-4fa3-9e0e-91185fa3990a.jpg?v=1788501467","url":"https:\/\/www.termatree.com\/products\/antique-maitreya-buddha-statue-100-year-old","provider":"termatree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}