Antique
Sino Tibetan Gilded Bronze
Amitayus Buddha of Eternal
Life Circa: Early Republic
1930s' H
6 in.(15cm), W 4.25 in.(11cm), D 3 in.(7.5cm)
Condition: excellent! Amitayus,
represented in red, scantily adored with sash and loincloth, rested on his lap
in both hands is the vase of longevity elixir. This Buddha of Eternal Life is
radiating with the energy of gentleness and purity, he represents the infinite
life force in nature. Here he is seated in meditation on a large throne detailed
with double lotus petals, his youthful face is serene, body gleaming in gilded
gold; the base is tightly sealed with an etched viswa-vajra copper plate; overall
the statue is in very good condition.
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