A GILT-LACQUER BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITABHA, MING DYNASTY

A GILT-LACQUER BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITABHA

MING DYNASTY

明 銅漆金阿彌陀佛坐像



well cast in a meditative pose, seated in vajraparyankasana with the hands in dhyana mudra, wearing a long flowing robe with floral-chased borders draping over the shoulders revealing the chest, the matching ribbon-tied dhoti gathered in neat folds around the waist, the peaceful face with gently arched brows and downcast eyes, framed by pendulous ears and tight curls surmounted by the ushnisha, all supported on a double-lotus base, wood stand (2)

Height 16⅜ in., 41.5 cm