Bidspirit auction | Exceptional Maitreya Gandhara Buddha, 1st-3rd

Exceptional Maitreya Gandhara Buddha, 1st-3rd Century - Carved gray schist. Measures 21 x 14 cm. Sculpture of Buddha Maitreya seated on a quadrangular base, with crossed legs and dressed in a monastic robe with deep folds. The face has a serene expression, wavy hair gathered at the top, and remnants of a halo or backrest behind the head. The figure shows visible fractures, wear, and losses in several areas.