AMITABHA Newari supporting fully blossomed flowers

supporting fully blossomed flowers

this sculpture reflects the craftsmanship and iconographic precision of Newar artisans while evoking the refined character of older devotional works

with natural areas of wear revealing the underlying copper

This finely cast gilt bronze figure

this piece reflects the craftsmanship and iconographic precision of Newar artisans while intentionally evoking the aesthetic of older devotional works

AMITABHA Newari supporting fully blossomed flowersHeight: 22 cm Weight: 1. 945 kg This finely cast gilt copper alloy sculpture, gilded with 24 karat gold, represents Amitabha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, one of the principal figures of Mahayana Buddhism. Seated in vajra posture, the Buddha holds an alms bowl in his lap in dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation, symbolizing inner concentration and spiritual realization. This iconography is characteristic of Amitabha, associated with the Western