Religious Figure / Amitayus

53.87.128

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Tibet collection

This internationally significant collection of over 2,000 Tibetan objects gives an insight into the lives of British India officers connected to Tibet and the Himalayas.

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About this object

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze statue of Amitayus or Tsepame seated on a double lotus pedestal, in yogic or meditational pose. Both hands resting in lap, holding a vase with the nectar of long-life. Out of the vase comes a flowering Ashoka twig. He wears a large five-jewelled crown of the Bodhisattva set with turquiose and red glass.

Base is in place, but has been prized open and contents appear to have been removed.

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Object specifics

Type

Religion
Culture

Tibetan
Artist/Maker
Place made

Asia: Central Asia: Tibet [China]
Date made

19th Century
Materials

Paste; Bronze; Gilt Metal; Turquoise
Location

Item not currently on display
Acquisition

Purchased from the Abbey Art Centre
Collector

John S M Ward
Place collected

Asia: South Eastern Asia: Myanmar (Burma)
Date collected

1914 - 1916
Measurements

155 mm x 105 mm x 87 mm; 6 1/8 in x 4 1/8 in x 3 7/16 in
Related people

Abbey Art Centre ( Owner); John S M Ward ( Collector)

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