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46 She identifies the figure as Manjushri Dharmashankhasamadhi,
A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF AMITAYUS however the small hole remaining in his hands suggests the placement
Qing, 18th century of lost kalasha, a characteristic of Amitayus. Associated with long-
Seated in meditation on a lustrous shallow lotus, bedecked life, images of Amitayus were immensely popular thoughout Qing
with high armlets and corresponding crown, he smiles peacefully; dynasty production. Another Qing Nepalese revival figure was sold at
the remains of lacquer, cold gold, and blue pigment signifying Bonhams, New York, 16 March 2015, lot 19.
previous worship in Tibet.
8 in. (20.3 cm) high Published
$30,000 - 50,000 Nancy Tingley, Celestial Realms: The Art of Nepal, Sacramento, 2012,
pp. 78-9, no. 21.
清十八世紀 無量壽佛銅像
Exhibited
As discussed by Tingley, this sculpture is marvelous example of a Journey to Tibet, Lotusland, Montecito, California, 1998.
later revival of the eleventh-century Newar style. She points to its Celestial Realms: The Art of Nepal, Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento,
deeply grooved petals, and rounded jewelry to distinguish it from California, 10 October 2012 - 10 February 2013.
the types of early examples it copies – citing two published in Pal,
Arts of Nepal, Leiden, 1974, vol. 1, pp. 123-4, pl. 209 & 210. Provenance
Private Collection, acquired in Hong Kong, 1970s
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