A Sino-tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amitayus. 18th century - image-1
A Sino-tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amitayus. 18th century - image-2
A Sino-tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amitayus. 18th century - image-1A Sino-tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amitayus. 18th century - image-2

Lot 131 Dα

A Sino-tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amitayus. 18th century

Auction 1226 - overview Cologne
21.06.2023, 10:30 - Asian Art
Estimate: 2.000 € - 4.000 €
Result: 5.040 € (incl. premium)
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A Sino-tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amitayus. 18th century

Adorned with tiara, earrings, necklaces, and bangles with a few inlaid coloured stones the transcendent "Buddha of infinite life" sits in full lotus position (padmasana) on a double lotus base with an upper row of pearl-like stamens. The hands resting above the feet in dhyanamudra, originally holding the vase containing the nectar of life (amrata). The shawl lies over the shoulders, wraps around the arms, and hangs down to the base. The robe and its borders with fine engraving. To the interior inscription in reddish brown lacquer reading 20. XII ...
Height 19.3 cm

漢藏風格 十八世紀 銅鎏金阿彌陀佛坐像
來源： Tibethaus Kulturstiftung (西藏之家文化基金會，法蘭克福)， 源自一漢堡遺產

Provenance

Tibethaus Kulturstiftung, Frankfurt, from a Hamburg estate