Gilt Bronze Amitayus Statue, Qing Dynasty

A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus Qing dynasty, 18th century,…
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A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus Qing Dynasty, 18th century, seated on a double lotus base in dhyanasana with hands in dhyanamudra, wearing a dhoti and trailing scarf around the shoulders, with an elaborate jewelled necklace adorning the bare chest and large earrings, the face with serene expression and downcast gaze, and the hair drawn up behind a five-leaf diadem into a high tiered topknot surmounted by a gilt jewel, the flesh areas painted matt gold, the hair with traces of pigments. 22.5 cm high.

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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