AMITAYUS, förgylld brons. Qing dynastin med Qianlongs märke och period, datering motsvarande 1770.
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Sittande på upphöjd tron omgiven av mandorla. Höjd 21 cm.
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Proveniens
The Collection of Poul Nortung (1905-1973).
The Manufacturer Poul Nortungs passion for Chinese and Japanese Works of Art started at an early age, influenced by his father, master bookbinder Frederik Nortung, who collected Oriental Ceramics, Literature and Works of Art. He himself started to expand the family collection during the years 1935-1950. Poul Nortung owned a Danish metal company known as LUXOR. The antiques in his collection were often acquired in London, Paris and Germany, or through his friend, the antique dealer Canova Skånstrom.
Övrig information
Many similar statues of Amitayus were made especially during the Qing dynasty, since it was believed that the merit gained by commissioning multiple images would increase the life of both the donor and to the person they were given. Emperor Qianlong had a great number of these statues made for his and his mothers birthday. The Amitayus included in this sale, presumably made to commemorate the 35th reigning year of Emperor Qianlong in 1770.
