A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus Qing dynasty,
18th century

seated on a double lotus base in dhyanasana with hands in dhyanamudra, wearing a dhoti and trailing scarf around the shoulders, with an elaborate jewelled necklace adorning the bare chest and large earrings, the face with serene expression and downcast gaze, and the hair drawn up behind a five-leaf diadem into a high tiered topknot surmounted by a gilt jewel, the flesh areas painted matt gold, the hair with traces of pigments
22.5 cm high

• Lot Sold $11,000 (Hammer Price)
• $13,420 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Some surface wear, the gold painted areas with surface wear and scratches. Generally good condition.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward