the front carved in high relief with Maitreya in the center, seated in characteristic posture bhadrasana, with feet supported on a lotus blossom, the right hand in abhayamudra and left hand possibly in varadamudra, an elaborate crown with trailing ribbons and necklace framing the face, encircled by a lotus halo, flanked by two disciples, possibly Ananda and Kasyapa, their hands held at waist level and hidden by their robes, the sides and back with chisel marks

Butterfield & Butterfield, San Francisco, California, late 1950s or early 1960s.

There are minor nicks to the extremeties and the expected wear overall. In good condition.
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