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

NEPAL, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY

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A Large Gilt Bronze Figure of Amitayus
Nepal, circa 17th Century
Heavily cast, seated in dhyanasana holding the kalasa, wearing long flowing robes, necklaces and a swirling sash wrapped around his shoulders, his face with a serene expression described with cold gilding and polychromy, surmounted by an elaborate topknot and with strands of hair falling down over the shoulders
20¼ in. (51.3 cm.) high

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