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28. A dark bronze image of Amitabha Tibet Circa 18th-19th Century Height: 4 �� (12 cm) |
The Buddha of Long Life is in a �Pala revival� style popular at this time, and has a compelling, monumental quality., with a full lower lip and a �nose like a parrot�s beak� in accordance with the Buddhist texts. He is seated in the lotus position with his well modelled hands in the mudra of meditation. His hair is tied in a chignon with extensive traces of the blue pigment which indicates his peaceful nature, and he wears elaborate Bodhisattva ornaments � the armlets high on his upper arms in the early manner. He bears a small inscription to the reverse and has a pleasing rich dark patina. |