Sale 213 Lot 137

CHINESE BAMBOO ROOT CARVING OF THE BUDDHA OF THE FUTURE, MAITREYA. Chinese patinated bamboo root carved statue of Maitreya (Ajita), The Future Buddha, a compassionate bodhisattva. In East Asia, Maitreya is often depicted as the large, benevolent "Laughing Buddha" or Budai (Hotei in Japanese). - height: 10.5 inches.
$150-200