A Gilt Bronze Figure of Amitayus
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A Gilt Bronze Figure of Amitayus

MONGOLIA, CIRCA 1800

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A Gilt Bronze Figure of Amitayus
Mongolia, circa 1800
The god of longevity seated in dhyanasana with his hands folded in his lap holding the vessel containing the elixir of immortality, this long flowing dhoti elegantly pleated around his legs and incised with floral scroll borders and roundels, a sash elegantly draped around his shoulders, his face with finely modeled features and a benign expression, with attached repoussé crown, the jewelry inset with hardstones, richly gilt overall
11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) high

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