A partly gilt copper repoussé figure of Amitayus. Mongolia, 17th-18th century. Weight 592 g. H. 17.5 cm.

A Mongolian partly gilt copper repoussé figure of Amitayus, he is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne, hands joined on the lap holding a now missing bowl or nectar vase, he is wearing a richly pleated dhoti, flowing robe and heavy jewellery, the five petalled crown being loose. Sealed bottom. 17th-18th century. Weight 592 g. H. 17.5 cm.

Provenance: Director General of the Chinese Postal Service Erik Tollefsen (later named To Lo-sen) 1872–1938. He came to China in 1896, where he worked in Customs but later became engaged in the Post Office Services and remained in China until 1932.

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