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NEPAL, CIRCA 15TH CENTURY
Details
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus
Nepal, circa 15th century
Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with his hands holding the amrita vase in his lap, adorned with various types of jewelry, the face with elongated eyes and raised urna surmounted by an elaborate tiara and vajra crown, the base sealed and incised with a lotus
6½ in. (16.4 cm.) high
Nepal, circa 15th century
Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with his hands holding the amrita vase in his lap, adorned with various types of jewelry, the face with elongated eyes and raised urna surmounted by an elaborate tiara and vajra crown, the base sealed and incised with a lotus
6½ in. (16.4 cm.) high
Provenance
Private collection, Switzerland, acquired before 1974
Literature
Himalayan Art Resources (himalayanart.org), item no. 30563
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