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A SINO-TIBETAN GILT COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF AMITAYUS Amitayus (the Buddha of immeasurable longevity) was a popular figure
18th/19th century throughout the Qing dynasty-- the Qianlong emperor notably had a
Displaying typical iconography consisting of a figure seated in set of tens of thousands of them produced to celebrate his and his
dhyanasana posture resting both hands in his lap drilled to hold a now mother’s birthday celebrations in 1770. The present lot however seems
lost kalasa vessel, the elegantly-rendered princely attire still showing most similar to a copper alloy Amitayus offered as lot 44 in sale 22463
some examples of inlaid semi-precious cabochons, all raised upon a of 14 September 2015, note the similar treatment to the sash across
double-lotus plinth. the figure’s chest and the elaborate head-gear.
8in (20.3cm) high
$6,000 - 8,000
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