A GREY SCHIST FIGURE DEPICTING STANDING MAITREYA Ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd Century

the deity standing on a square pedestal inset with two kneeling worshippers, wearing a heavy beaded necklace, earrings, foliate armbands and a crown with a stupa inset at center, identifying him as Maitreya

Collection of the late Mr. Bob Lewin and Mrs. Rena Lewin.
Sotheby's New York, 24 September 2004, lot 2.

Fragmentary, as viewed, with losses to both forearms and halo. Break at crown of head, now restored with traces of red paint along break line. Further losses and pitting to lower body and base element. Black cement stand attached at bottom.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Compare the identical treatment of the crown with another standing Maitreya, see Kurita, 2003, Vol. II, p. 8, cat. no. 5.