AMITAYUS

Bronze fire-gilt
China , 18th century , Qing Dynasty

Weight: 2003 grams

Dimensions: Height 19,5 cm Wide 11,5 cm Depth 11 cm

Seated Amitayus in meditative posture on an open-work rectangular throne covered by a cloth with floral decoration. Framed by a fiery aureole which can be detached. Amitayus has a slim waist and the robe is covering his left shoulder, adorned with necklace, armlets, earrings and an opulent crown. A Chinese writing can be found at the bottom of the bronze. Long life vessel in the hand missing. The backside is flat.