Lot 189 , A Tibetan gilt copper alloy seated figure of Amitayus, probably 15th/16th century, 15cm high
A Tibetan gilt copper alloy seated figure of Amitayus, probably 15th/16th century,
seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with the hands held in the lap holding the vase of amrita, dressed in robes decorated and adorned with jewellery,
15cm high
£1,000-1,500
Condition:
Unsealed base. Some of the ‘jewels’ or missing or are glass replacements. Some wear to the gilding in places. There are small dents and nicks and wear to the edge of the foot otherwise in good condition. Provenance - collected by the grandparents of the owners whilst travelling and working in South East Asia, prior to 1940.
Sold for £4,600