Lot 192 , A Tibetan gilt copper alloy seated figure of Maitreya, possibly 15th century, 11.5 cm high

A Tibetan gilt copper alloy seated figure of Maitreya, possibly 15th century,
seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with the hands to his chest, dressed in robes decorated and adorned with jewellery front and back, unsealed,
11.5 cm high
£600-800

Condition:
Unsealed base. There is where to the gilding on the high points and some of the inset gems are replacements in glass. There is some white polish residue in places and some slight dents and nicks to the edge of the base. Otherwise in good condition. Provenance - collected by the grandparents of the owners whilst travelling and working in South East Asia, prior to 1940.

Sold for £4,200