A bronze figure of Amitayus
Nepal, circa 13th century
Seated in Dhyanasana with his hands folded in his lap, dressed in a diaphanous Sanghati draped over the shoulder with the folds gathered below the ankles, adorned with various jewelry, the face with serene expression with downcast eyes and surmounted by a foliate tiara, with locks of hair cascading over the shoulders
7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A bronze figure of Amitayus
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : circa 13th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 340
- Price realised : USD 52,500
- Estimate : USD 35,000 - USD 50,000
- Provenance : Private Collection, Europe, acquired at auction in New York before 2000
- Literature : Rossi & Rossi, Gods and Demons of the Himalayas, 2012, p. 34, cat. no. 13
- Exhibited : Gods and Demons of the Himalayas, Fine Art Asia, Hong Kong, 4 - 7 October, 2012; Rossi & Rossi, London, 1 - 10 November, 2012, cat. no. 13