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This tall and beautiful figure of Amitayus is seated in padmasana on a lotus throne, holding the vase of eternal life (Jivana kalasha) in both hands, still wearing his royal bodhisattva jewels and vestments. Also known as Amitābha, he is particularly associated with longevity.
Provenance: Estate of art collector and dealer Claude de Marteau.
Sold with certificate of provenance.
Copper alloy, Nepal, circa 1900.
H 43 cm x W 28 cm x D 20 cm
5725 grams
Ref: XV2PUWJ9GY