Vintage Silver Alloy Nepalese Standing Maitreya Statues: Dharmachakra Mudra sculpture She is often depicted with

She is often depicted with four hands

a Buddhist deity

The vases are matching and depict traditional scenes featuring soldiers and villagers

whether this was a ceremonial or home use jar

Vintage Silver Alloy Nepalese Standing Maitreya Statues: Dharmachakra Mudra sculpture She is often depicted withThis is a beautiful PAIR of vintage (c. 1940s 1950s) silver alloy Nepalese standing Maitreya Statue. The pieces are in excellent condition with a rich patina. Maitreya Buddha is a bodhisattva, or enlightened being, regarded as the future Buddha in many Mahayana Buddhist traditions. According to Buddhist belief, Maitreya will appear on earth to end suffering and spread Buddhist teachings. Maitreya is depicted standing on a lotus base with a serene