A Gandhara carved grey schist figure of Maitreya standing 3rd to 5th century Depicted in draperies and bodhisattva jewelry, with a flask of immortality in his left hand, standing on a lotus pedestal, a petal-bordered nimbus behind his head, later metal stand. Approx. H: 12 3/4 in., 32.3cm PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a copy of an attestation, dated London, July 2, 2017, that the present work was in the family of the former owner since 1968 in London. Sold Copages Auction, Paris, December 14, 2016, lot 175 Acquired from the above by the present owner.