A bronze figure of Amitayus. Sino-Tibetan, 17th/18th century - image-1
A bronze figure of Amitayus. Sino-Tibetan, 17th/18th century - image-2
A bronze figure of Amitayus. Sino-Tibetan, 17th/18th century - image-1A bronze figure of Amitayus. Sino-Tibetan, 17th/18th century - image-2

Lot 67 Dα

A bronze figure of Amitayus. Sino-Tibetan, 17th/18th century

Auction 1213 - overview Cologne
09.12.2022, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 2.000 € - 2.500 €
Result: 2.520 € (incl. premium)
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A bronze figure of Amitayus. Sino-Tibetan, 17th/18th century

The transcendent buddha of infinite lifespan sits in padmasana on a double lotus throne, his hands resting in dhyana-mudra on his lap, originally holding the vase containing the nectar of life (amrta). With remains of blue cult paint in the hair and remains of paint on the unclothed parts of the body. The cover plate of the closed throne base is decorated with an engraved visvavajra (double vajra).
Height 10.1 cm

藏漢風格 十七/十八世紀 銅無量壽佛坐像
來源: 德國黑森私人收藏

Provenance

Private collection, Hesse