A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF THE BUDDHA AMITĀYUS ALSO KNOWN AS AMITĀBHA TIBETO CHINESE Heavy casted for its size. He is represented seated in padmasana on a two lotus band base, his right hand is in abhaya mudra, his face with a meditative expression beneath hair pulled up into an elaborate coiffure behind a five-leaf tiara. Given its small size, it may have been part of a shrine. H: 7,3 cm Weight: 115,6 grams Note: Amitābha is a celestial buddha according to the scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism. He is the principal Buddha in Pure Land Buddhism, a branch of East Asian Buddhism. In Vajrayana Buddhism, and is known for his longevity attribute, magnetizing Western attributes of discernment, pure perception and purification of the aggregates with a deep awareness of emptiness of all phenomena. 弥勒佛小铜像 中国西藏 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.