Iron figure of Maitreya with traces of giltChinese, probably 11th/12th Centurycast in the Gandharan manner. The figure with traditional robes, necklace and headdress with the left arm raised and the other one resting on the right knee, in mudra pose seated on a lotus base with her left foot flat upon a trailing lotus flower and on shaped supports, 26cm high x 19cm wide x 14.5cm deepNote;- The figure is sold with aprehensive technological study by Dr Brian Gilmour PhD, Dip Cons, FSA, FCIFA, FRMS, Archaeometallurgy and Archaeology, Oxford, dated 02-08-2021with test certificate. At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report