Caption

Amitayus, Tibetan Buddhist/Himalayan and Chinese art influences, lotus throne, Buddha Amitayus holding a vase of long life, seated lotus or vajra posture, 18th–19th century, possibly China or Mongolia, figurine sculpture and cult object; height 11 cm, width 7.8 cm, depth 5.5 cm., A seated metallic statue on an ornate base, shown against a plain gray background, with a golden-bronze surface that shows variations of darker tarnish and lighter highlights; the figure wears a decorative crown with petal-like elements and a small pointed finial, has stylized hair and large circular earrings, and displays a calm facial expression with closed or downcast eyes and a raised mark on the forehead. The torso is adorned with layered beaded necklaces and armlets, and the arms rest in the lap with hands arranged in a meditative gesture. The clothing details include patterned bands around the legs and a draped element over one shoulder. The rounded base beneath the figure features a repeating petal motif and beaded rim, all sharing the same golden-bronze coloration with areas of subtle brownish patina.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A22_437

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Rights managed

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60.2Mb (2.5Mb) / 12.5in x 18.7in / 3744 x 5616 (300dpi)

Keywords

Amitayus Tibetan Buddhist Himalayan Chinese art influences lotus throne Buddha Amitayus holding vase long life seated lotus vajra posture 18th–19th century China Mongolia figurine sculpture cult object height 11 cm width 7.8 cm depth 5.5 cm seated metallic statue ornate base shown plain gray background golden-bronze surface variations darker tarnish lighter highlights figure wears decorative crown petal- elements small pointed finial stylized hair large circular earrings displays calm facial expression closed downcast eyes raised mark forehead torso adorned layered beaded necklaces armlets arms rest lap hands arranged meditative gesture clothing details include patterned bands legs draped element shoulder rounded base beneath figure features repeating petal motif beaded rim sharing golden-bronze coloration areas subtle brownish patina.