Handmade Majestic Statue of Future Buddha Maitreya
This handmade, majestic statue of Future Buddha Maitreya stands 11 inches (28 cm) tall and 7.3 inches (18.5 cm) wide at the base, weighing 2.6 kg. Expertly handcrafted from a copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
This handmade, majestic statue of Future Buddha Maitreya portrays him seated regally upon an intricately carved throne, radiating a divine presence and serenity. His hands are in the Dharmachakra Mudra, symbolizing the turning of the wheel of Dharma. From each side of his seat, lotus stalks rise—the right bearing a Dharma wheel and the left supporting a kalasha, both representing wisdom and spiritual abundance. Adorned with a five-pointed crown, elegant bodhisattva ornaments, and golden monastic robes, he exudes both royal and monastic grace. His sacred swirling scarf drapes around him with delicate movement.
Size: 11”/28cm (Height) x 7.3”/18.5cm (Base)
Weight: 2.6 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Maitreya Buddha is regarded as the Future Buddha in both Mahayana and Theravāda Buddhist traditions. He is prophesied to appear on Earth in a future era when the teachings of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, have been forgotten. At that time, Maitreya will achieve full enlightenment and once again turn the Wheel of Dharma, guiding beings toward liberation.