He is represented sitting in vajrasana on a throne supported by four lions. His hands hold the kalasha. Dressed in jewels, he is dressed in a dhoti. An inflamed mandorle is placed behind him.
Details
- Title : AMITAYUS STATUE IN BRONZE
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Bronze
- Dimension : Height: 15 cm. (6 in.)
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 16TH CENTURY
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 161
- Post Lot Text : A BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS NEPAL, 16TH CENTURY
- Price realised : EUR 16,250
- Estimate : EUR 8,000 - EUR 12,000
- Origin : Private French collection, acquired in the mid 1980's on the Parisian art market.