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A gilt bronze seated figure of Amitayus, with separately cast nimbus, Qing dynasty (1644-1911).

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20 000 - 25 000 SEK
1 770 - 2 210 EUR
1 820 - 2 280 USD
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A gilt bronze seated figure of Amitayus, with separately cast nimbus, Qing dynasty (1644-1911).

Carrying the vase containing the nectar of long life, with the ashoka tree coming out from the top. Height 24,4 cm.

Wear to gilding.

More information

During the Qing dynasty many similar statues of Amitayus were made, since it was believed that the merit gained by giving and commissioning multiple images increased the life of both donor, and the person it was given to.