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Amitayus, the Buddha of boundless life
dated 1770, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795
Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, United States
The buddha of boundless life grants longevity. This statue was one of many commissioned for the mother of the Qianlong emperor on the occasion of her eightieth birthday. The thunderbolt legs of the throne and the ornaments of the figure show heavy Nepalese influence.
Details
- Title: Amitayus, the Buddha of boundless life
- Date Created: dated 1770, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795
- Location Created: China
- Physical Dimensions: H. 20.4 cm x W. 11.5 cm x D. 10.2 cm
- Type: Sculpture
- Medium: Gilded bronze
- Credit Line: The Avery Brundage Collection, B60B140
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