A CARVING, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 19TH-20TH CENTURY
In orange-red coral, magnificently depicting Maitreya, the Buddha of the future, in a gesture of benevolence and promise. Maitreya raises his left hand, holding a bag, symbolizing abundance and generosity.
Height: 14 cm Weight: 189 g
清 十九至二十世纪 珊瑚雕布袋弥勒立像 高14厘米 重189克
INTAGLIO, CINA, DINASTA QING, SEC. XIX-XX
In corallo di colore rosso arancione raffigura magnificamente Maitreya, il Buddha del futuro, in un atto di benevolenza e promessa. La Maitreya mentre alza la mano sinistra, tenendo un sacco, simbolo di abbondanza e generosità.
Alt. cm 14 Gr. 189