A Gilt-Painted and Lacquered Wood Carving of Maitreya, Seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base with beaded rim, his hands in dharmacakra mudra and holding ta vajra, wearing a long dhoti, beaded belt and collar with tear-shaped pendants, his face with a benign expression flanked by rosette earrings and surmounted by an elaborate tiara with tresses of hair falling alongside his shoulders, on a separate stepped throne with two small lions and attached with a back plate finely carved with scrolling flames, richly gilt overall. Qing Dynasty, Overall Height: 15 3/4 inches (40 cm) [Overall wear, cracks, soiling, chips, losses. This condition report states major condition issues only]