A fine and rare gilt-bronze figure of Amitabha
A fine and rare gilt-bronze figure of Amitabha
Tibet, 18th century
Powerfully modelled cast seated in dhyanasana atop a single lotus pedestal with the hands held in dhyana mudra holding an alms bowl, wearing a diaphanous robe falling in neat folds on the base, the face with a serene expression centered by a raised urna flanked by a pair of long pendulous ears below tightly curled hair covering the domed ushnisha, together with three intricately patterned and multi-coloured garments from old fabric forming a patchwork robe with a cloud collar cape, box. 42.5cm (16 3/4in) high (5).
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A fine and rare gilt-bronze figure of Amitabha
Tibet, 18th century
Powerfully modelled cast seated in dhyanasana atop a single lotus pedestal with the hands held in dhyana mudra holding an alms bowl, wearing a diaphanous robe falling in neat folds on the base, the face with a serene expression centered by a raised urna flanked by a pair of long pendulous ears below tightly curled hair covering the domed ushnisha, together with three intricately patterned and multi-coloured garments from old fabric forming a patchwork robe with a cloud collar cape, box. 42.5cm (16 3/4in) high (5).