8th-9th century, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Buddha Preaching The First Sermon Attended by Maitreya and Padmapani (Avalokiteshvara), stone, 11,7 cm, inventory nº 1989.294 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (USA).
The seated Buddha is flanked by two standing bodhisattvas who have a fly whisk in their right hand and their distinctive attribute in the other (a water pot for Maitreya and a lotus for Avalokiteshvara).
17th century, Nepalese artist in Nepal or Tibet, Shakyamuni with Manjushri and Maitreya (labelled ‘Buddha with consorts’), silver repoussé and gilt copper, 43 cm, private collection, Art Auction Nº 20 lot 23, 25th May 2024, Hardt
In this case the bodhisattvas are seated and hold flowers that support their attributes: the hilt of a sword and book for Manjushri, a wheel and a water pot for Maitreya.
Himalayan Buddhist Art - Art Bouddhiste de l'Himalaya 