Maitreya Buddha Sacred Sculpture | A Sacred Expression of Loving Kindness and Hope

Statue Specification 

Size: 37”/94cm (Height) x 13.8”/35cm (Base)
Weight: 19.22 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Handcarved Gemstones

Maitreya Buddha Sacred Sculpture stands 37”/94cm in height with a 13.8”/35cm base and weighs 19.22 kg, lending a distinguished presence to a sacred setting. Handcrafted by Nepalese artisans, its copper body is covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect, complemented by carefully applied acrylic painting and handcarved gemstones. The luminous gold finish accentuates the sculpted surface, while painted details and carved gemstone embellishments bring richness and definition to the composition. This considered integration of metalwork, color, and stone reflects Nepal’s heritage of Himalayan Buddhist craftsmanship. Honoring the future Buddha, the sculpture embodies loving-kindness and the aspiration toward awakening, creating a meaningful focal point for devotion within a Buddhist shrine or meditation space.

Maitreya Buddha Iconography

• Posture: Standing upright with both feet firmly placed on an ornate lotus pedestal, creating a graceful and balanced appearance.
• Face: Serene expression with two gently focused eyes, a defined urna, elongated earlobes, and carefully modeled facial features.
• Crown: Elaborate jeweled crown topped with a prominent stupa, a principal identifying attribute of Maitreya.
• Right Hand: Extends downward in a graceful gesture while holding a small wheel-like symbolic attribute.
• Left Hand: Raised near the chest while holding the stem of a flowering plant that rises beside the shoulder.
• Jewelry: Richly adorned with large earrings, layered necklaces, armlets, bracelets, waist ornaments, and other finely detailed jewelry.
• Garments: The celestial garments are extensively engraved with floral, scrolling, and ornamental patterns, with detailed borders across the waist, lower garment, knees, and legs.
• Flowing Scarves: Long decorative scarf elements extend naturally along both sides of the body, adding movement to the standing composition.
• Lotus Pedestal: Features multiple rows of carefully carved lotus petals, scrolling motifs, and ornamental borders, accented with turquoise and red gemstone-like details.
• Craftsmanship: Fine facial modeling, precise proportions, intricate jewelry, deeply engraved garments, detailed attributes, and elaborate lotus carving demonstrate meticulous traditional Himalayan metal craftsmanship.
• Overall Appearance: The combination of the standing posture, stupa-topped crown, sacred attributes, elaborate ornaments, and richly carved pedestal creates a highly detailed representation of the future Buddha.