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Image of Amitayus Buddha in copper alloy, Tibet, circa 1900.
Revered in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, Amitayus reigns over the pure western land (of bliss), Infinite Light or Infinite Longevity. He is depicted in vajrasana and holds in his hands the vial of the elixir of longevity (Amrita).
Provenance: Estate of collector and art dealer Claude de Marteau.
H 12 cm x W 7.5 cm x D 5.5 cm
Weight 410 grams
Ref: KWDHRUQBC0