Vintage Silver Alloy Nepalese Standing Maitreya Statues: Dharmachakra Mudra

Vintage Silver Alloy Nepalese Standing Maitreya Statues: Dharmachakra MudraThis 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

" this sturdy Roman Military Ring remains intact and ready to be worn as a rare piece of jewelry or displayed as a fantastic art piece

The entire piece is in outstanding condition for its age (c

but based on the style

rounded ushnisha (the topknot symbol of wisdom)

This excellent vintage cast-brass sculpture is remarkable for its dynamic combination of the most sacred sound 'Aum' in its written form and the most popular God of the Hindu pantheon

Caputi's signature is found delicately placed within the artwork on the lower right corner: "Caputi 69

The solid-bronze statue is in good condition

raised upon three skull-mask feet

5" H x 4" W x 3

A few pieces of resin have fallen out over time

This beautiful Phoenician glass statement ring was made by local Italian artisans using ancient techniques to sell to the affluent visitors who traveled to on year-long educational "Grand Tours" of various archaeologically significant sites between 1780-1920s

Tara sits in Rajalilasana pose