Description:
Gilt-bronze Figure of Amitayus, Tibet, 18th/19th century, dressed in a flowing robe with ribbons, jeweled with precious stone insets, seated dhyanasana on a lotus base, her eyes downcast in meditation, her hands in dhyana mudra, her face with painted details, remnants of red and blue in the back, a stylized "double dorjes" symbol on base, ht. 6 7/8 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000
in good condition with minor loss of paints, metal rusting, the base slightly sunken, crumpled, and partially open.
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Keywords
Tibet, metal rustingSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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