Vase
2nd half of the 19th century
Castle Museum in Łańcut
Part of the collection: Orient
A figurine of the Lamaic deity Amitayus. It is a representation of one of the emanations (incarnations, roles, functions) of Buddha. Gilded bronze, refined cast. The figure is seated on a throne chair in the so-called lotus position, with legs bent at the knees and feet crossed at the thighs. Joined hands rest on feet and thighs. The figure with eyelids closed, static. Dressed in a long robe, chest girded with draped cloth, clasped at the shoulder. Necklace around neck, ornaments on forearm and wrists. Head adorned with crown with vajra emblem, earrings in ears. Long hair, separated into two strands, placed on her shoulders. The throne in the form of a platform with an openwork base, without a backrest. The Buddha sits on an ornately draped cloth that adorns the front of the throne. Border of flames surrounding the figure. The sculpture was made in China for Tibet, dating to the 19th century. A figurine of iconic and religious significance.
Author / creator
Dimensions
height: 20.3 cm, width: 11.9 cm
Object type
Orient
Technique
gilding, cast
Material
bronze
Creation time / dating
Creation / finding place
Owner
Castle Museum in Łańcut
Identification number
Location / status
2nd half of the 19th century
Castle Museum in Łańcut
18th century
Castle Museum in Łańcut
18th century
Castle Museum in Łańcut
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