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A fine gilt- bronze Amitayus, Khasa-malla Kingdom, Western…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
28-Nov-2017
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Description:
A fine gilt- bronze Amitayus, Khasa-malla Kingdom, Western Tibet/Nepal, circa 14th century, Finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, holding a vase, his face with aquiline nose and downcast eyes in a serene expression, the hair neatly tied into a knotted jatamukuta behind a five-leaf crown, adorned with ornamental jewelry, including earrings, beaded necklaces, bracelets, armbands and anklets with inset stones, dressed in a diaphanous dhoti with the folds piled elegantly below the ankles, back half of the base painted red, the detached base plate reveals the consecration material, comprising predominately scrolls, 20.5 cm high, Compare with Ulrich von Schroeder, '108 Buddhist Statues in Tibet', DVD booklet part 2 fig. 272C for a similar example
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Category:
Unclassified