Gandhara is the former name of a region in northern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, centered around the area that is now the valley of Peshawar. As a key hub of communication between West, South, and Central Asia, Gandhara was a place where many cultures crossed and mingled, as reflected in “Gandhara art,” a term that refers specifically to the art produced in this region from the first through the fifth century. Gandharan images of Maitreya Bodhisattva are usually distinguished by a large topknot with two loops, and a water bottle held in the left hand. The left hand has broken off this bodhisattva statue, but the double-loop topknot is clearly visible. The image features many of the characteristic details of Gandharan Buddhist sculpture, such as sharp facial features, fluid drapery of the clothing, and a realistic treatment of ornaments and accessories.