A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus mark of Qianlong
(2)Estimate $1,500 – $2,000
seated in dhyanasana on a rectangular plinth draped with a cloth, the hands in dhyanamudra, dressed in a dhoti and adorned with jewellery, the hair drawn into a high chignon set with a tiara, the figure backed by a removable flaming mandorla, the incised mark in a horizontal line at the front of the base
(2)
the figure 17.5 cm high
Condition Report
Slight surface wear, the mandorla may not originally be part of this figure it is more of a copper colour.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |