Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future

The image shows a bronze statue of Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future. The statue depicts a standing figure with a serene expression, wearing a crown on top of the head, the crown has a small adornment on top; the figure has long earlobes. The figure has both arms outstretched and each hand curled into a cupped shape, palms facing upwards. The figure wears a short dhoti; the right leg is slightly bent. The figure is barefoot and has a defined, though weathered, physique. The gray background fades to a darker gray at the top.