Date: Late19th tio early 20th century
Geography: Tibet
Culture: Tibetan
Dimensions: 21cm H x 13.5cm W x 8cm D.
Weight 1.519 Kg
Material: bronze alloy
Condition: is good. There is a casting fault: a circular hole in the palm of the hand. The hands are traditionally meant to hold a kalasha (a long-life vase filled with the nectar of immortality), but the vase is missing from this specific statue.
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This is a hand cast statue of Amitayus Buddha, crafted from a bronze alloy.
The figure is seated in a deep meditation posture on a layered lotus base. The hands are placed in the lap in the dhyana mudra (meditation gesture), which signifies concentration and balance.
The figure is depicted in a richly clothed, bodhisattva-like appearance, featuring an elaborate crown, necklaces, and armbands. This style is distinct from the more austere appearance of a classic Buddha.
Amitayus Buddha is a prominent figure in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. His name translates to "Infinite Life."
He is specifically associated with the concepts of longevity, good health, and vitality. Traditionally, his hands would hold a kalasha, or long-life vase, which contains the nectar of immortality. Worshippers invoke him for an extended life and to overcome the obstacles of death.
Date: Late19th tio early 20th century
Geography: Tibet
Culture: Tibetan
Dimensions: 21cm H x 13.5cm W x 8cm D.
Weight 1.519 Kg
Material: bronze alloy
Condition: is good. There is a casting fault: a circular hole in the palm of the hand. The hands are traditionally meant to hold a kalasha (a long-life vase filled with the nectar of immortality), but the vase is missing from this specific statue.
see photos
This is a hand cast statue of Amitayus Buddha, crafted from a bronze alloy.
The figure is seated in a deep meditation posture on a layered lotus base. The hands are placed in the lap in the dhyana mudra (meditation gesture), which signifies concentration and balance.
The figure is depicted in a richly clothed, bodhisattva-like appearance, featuring an elaborate crown, necklaces, and armbands. This style is distinct from the more austere appearance of a classic Buddha.
Amitayus Buddha is a prominent figure in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. His name translates to "Infinite Life."
He is specifically associated with the concepts of longevity, good health, and vitality. Traditionally, his hands would hold a kalasha, or long-life vase, which contains the nectar of immortality. Worshippers invoke him for an extended life and to overcome the obstacles of death.
