A BRONZE AMITAYUS, 13TH-14TH CENTURY

A BRONZE AMITAYUS, 13TH-14TH CENTURY
Western Tibet. Seated on a high double lotus pedestal in Dhyanasana, with hands in meditation mudra and holding the vase of longevity. Wearing a shawl and dhoti, with a billowing celestial scarf around his shoulders and arms, the face with a meditative expression surmounted by an elaborate tiara.

Provenance: English private collection.
Condition: Extensive wear and traces of use, as expected on a bronze with this age. Old drillings and minor losses to base. Remainders of gilding and varnish. Unsealed. The small reliquary casket to backside is empty.

Weight: 602 grams
Dimensions: Height 17.3 cm

The pierces earlobes, the tall five-leaf crown with panels hinged to the chignon, the upward-flying ribbons and the rendering of the celestial scarf are typical features of 13th and 14th century Western Tibetan sculptures of Dyani Buddhas.

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