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A RARE IMPERIAL GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE
FIGURE OF AMITAYUS
Kangxi
Heavily cast seated with legs crossed in dhyanasana and hands held
in dhyana mudra atop an exquisite double-lotus base decorated with
beaded rim and details in relief, wearing a dhoti overflowing onto the
pedestal and incised at the hem with floral decoration, with billowing
scarf across both shoulders leaving the chest bare, wearing beaded
necklaces, armlets, bracelets and earrings inset with semi-precious
hardstones, the serene facial expression with downcast eyes framed
by pendulous ears and elaborate headdress holding the hair in high
chignon, overall richly gilt and the body lacquered red, engraved to
the underside hem with the character shi denoting the number ten.
41.8cm (16 1/2in) high
HK$4,000,000 - 6,000,000
US$520,000 - 770,000
清康熙 銅鎏金無量壽佛坐像

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