A PARCEL-GILT COPPER REPOUSSE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS, MONGOLIA, 18TH - 19TH CENTURY

A PARCEL-GILT COPPER REPOUSSE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS, MONGOLIA, 18TH - 19TH CENTURY Buddha Amitayus seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with the hands lowered in dhyana mudra, richly adorned in intricate jewelry, wearing a long flowing robe and billowing shawl pooling beautifully at the base. The deity is skillfully portrayed with a serene expression framed by neatly arranged hair with a tall ushnisha. The hem of his robe and his necklace are engraved with scrolling vines and geometric designs. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Condition: Wear, casting flaws, several dents, and losses, still presenting well. Weight: 412 g Dimensions: Height 18.2 cm Literature comparison: Compare a related bronze figure of Buddha, 19.3 cm high, dated 18th-19th century, in the British Museum, accession number 1992,1214.31. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s London, 12 November 2010, lot 1321 Price: GBP 1,875 or approx. EUR 3,900 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A Sino-Mongolian parcel-gilt copper Amitayus, 18th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related style with near identical features. Note the similar size (18.7 cm).