Amitayus statuette in gold-lacquered copper alloy inlaid with semi-precious stones, China, Ming period, 17th century Depicted seated in vajrasana on a double-lotus base, hands in dhyanamudra supporting a kalasa. A dhoti covers his lower body, while his bare torso is adorned with various stone-encrusted necklaces. Other jewels adorn her arms and a long scarf runs down the front to her thighs. The delicate face reveals the red lacquer beneath the worn gilding. The hair is held in a high bun and adorned with a tiara. Height: 11 cm; weight: 335 g Provenance: Sotheby's London, July 16, 1974, lot 307 (½).