June Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles

A SEATED STATUE OF THE BUDDHA OF INFINITE LIFE WITH COPPER INLAID SILVER FROM THE QING DYNASTY

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $8,000 - $10,000

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Description

H:75.0cm(29.53in) W:39.0cm(15.35in) Weight:22050g(48.61lb)This statue is cast in bronze. Amitayus sits in the full-lotus posture on a Sumeru-style pedestal, wearing a five-leaf treasure crown with a compassionate and solemn expression, adorned with necklaces and bracelets, holding a longevity vase in front of the abdomen, symbolizing longevity and good fortune. The pedestal is decorated with lions, dharma wheels, seed syllables and other motifs, with a simple and powerful overall style, an ancient and warm bronze patina, and exquisite silver inlay craftsmanship. It is a classic statue of Amitayus in Tibetan Buddhism, with extremely high historical, artistic and religious worship value.

Condition: ALL SOLD AS IS, NO RETURN

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