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907(1631816)
A gilt copper alloy figure of Amitayus, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
Hammer price
60 000SEK
Estimate
30 000 - 50 000 SEK

Seated in vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus base, with hands held in dhyana mudra and supporting a bumpa, his dhoti falling into pleated folds around the legs, the face with a serene expression framed by an elaborate headdress and a pair of pendulous earlobes adorned with ornamental earrings. Height 18.5 cm.

Base placque missing, traces of paint.

Provenance

From the collection of Birgitta Berg, flight attendant, who purchased it in the 1960's in Hong Kong, thence by descent.

For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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