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Lot #290 - A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period

  • Auction House:
    Sotheby's Australia
  • Sale Name:
    Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
  • Sale Date:
    18 Jul 2018 ~ 6pm (AEST)
  • Lot #:
    290
  • Lot Description:
    A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period
    cast seated in dhyanasana on a rectangular plinth, the hands held in dhyanamudra, wearing a long robe draped over the left shoulder exposing the right shoulder and jewelled necklace, the face with meditative expression and the hair drawn into a high coiffure behind a five-leafed tiara, backed by a separately cast flaming mandorla, four characters inscribed on the interior of the lower base.
    20.5 cm high
  • References:
    Compare with similar figures sold Sotheby's, London, 9 November 2016, lot 277, and Sotheby's, New York, 18 March 2017, lot 1162
  • Estimate:
    A$3,000 - 4,000
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Oriental

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