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Property from the Jerry Lee Musslewhite Collection
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus
TIBET, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
Details
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus
Tibet, circa 17th century
Seated in dhyanasana on a deeply cast double-lotus base with beaded rims, holding the vase with a seated Buddha atop, clad in a dhoti and flowing scarf, adorned with lavish armbands, necklaces, and earrings, the face with a meditative expression, his blue hair piled into a high chignon with several locks falling on his shoulders, crowned with a foliate tiara, the base plate incised with a double vajra
7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) high
Tibet, circa 17th century
Seated in dhyanasana on a deeply cast double-lotus base with beaded rims, holding the vase with a seated Buddha atop, clad in a dhoti and flowing scarf, adorned with lavish armbands, necklaces, and earrings, the face with a meditative expression, his blue hair piled into a high chignon with several locks falling on his shoulders, crowned with a foliate tiara, the base plate incised with a double vajra
7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired in Korea, 1965-1990
Private Collection, America, since 1990
Private Collection, America, since 1990
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