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A RICHLY GILT AND TURQUOISE-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS, TIBET, 14TH CENTURY
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04月16日 下午5点 开拍 /14天2小时
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A RICHLY GILT AND TURQUOISE-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS, TIBET, 14TH CENTURYExpert's note: The robust physiognomy, coppery bronze, rich beading, and neatly incised hems and garlands are characteristic of 14th-century Tibetan sculpture produced by expert Newar casters. During this period, Newar craftsmen were widely regarded as the preeminent masters of their craft, highly sought after by patrons not only from Tibet but also from China and beyond. Renowned for their unmatched expertise in metalwork, casting, and intricate ornamentation, Newar artists were commissioned by a diverse range of prestigious patrons, including Tibetan religious figures and the Yuan court in China. Their work was in high demand across regions, attesting to the extraordinary skill and artistry that defined Newar craftsmanship. Moreover, this exchange highlights the dynamic cultural interactions between Nepal, Tibet, and China, which significantly shaped the visual and religious landscape of the era. The Newars' ability to seamlessly blend local traditions with external influences remains a testament to their exceptional adaptability and artistry.Finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, cradling the overflowing kalasa in his lap, signifying his power to bestow longevity and healing. Adorned with abundant jewelry inlaid with turquoise, his lower body clad in a voluminous dhoti secured with a beaded belt, the cold-gilt face with downcast eyes, straight nose, and pursed lips, flanked by ears with pendulous lobes adorned with large earrings, and crowned with a foliate tiara.Provenance: From an old private collection in Italy, and thence by descent. Condition: Good condition with minor wear and casting irregularities. The face particularly with signs of strong tactile worship including rubbing and losses to the cold gilding. Few light dents, minor nicks, small surface scratches, rubbing to gilt, and remnants of pigment. Some of the inlays have been added later. The base unsealed.Weight: 822.7 g Dimensions: Height 17.3 cmAmitayus is one of the most popular meditational deities in Vajrayana Buddhism where he is highly revered for his longevity attributes, pure perception and awareness of the emptiness of phenomena. According to the Larger Sutra of Immeasurable Life, compiled during the first or second century CE, the infinite merits possessed by the deity resulted from the performance of good deeds in his past lives as a bodhisattva named Dharmakara. Having attained enlightenment, the deity resides in the Pure land of Sukhavati.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, dated c. 14th-15th century, 26 cm high, in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, accession number 1962-178-9.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely relatedAuction: Bonhams New York, 13 March 2017, lot 3074Price: USD 35,000 or approx. EUR 39,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A gilt copper alloy figure of Akshobhya, Tibet, circa 14th centuryExpert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of casting with similar beaded jewelry, chocolate brown patina, and lotus base. Note the slightly larger size (21 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's New York, 21 September 2007, lot 191Price: USD 61,000 or approx. EUR 79,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A gilt bronze figure of Padmapani, Tibet, 14th centuryExpert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of casting with similar beaded jewelry and lotus base. Note the similar size (16.4 cm).

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