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Amitabha Buddha, Tibetan or Nepalese

J
15 years ago
AI Appraisal
Description

I bought this Amitabha Buddha at an estate sale and know very little about it beyond what I've learned online. The metalwork is exquisitely detailed and it looks as though two or three different metals were used, e.g., copper and brass. In the Buddha's lap there's a hole, and a matching peg on the bottom of the shakti (consort) fits into this hole so that her legs, which project from the back of the statue, look as though they're attached to her, but they're not. I understand that it's rare to find a Buddha with a shakti, and that these are only find inside temples where the public is not allowed to enter.

Category Asian Art
Medium Mostly brass
Distinguishing marks none
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 7.5" high, 5" wide, 4" deep
Weight 2.5 pounds
History I bought it at an estate sale and know nothing about its history or origin.
Price Paid (If known) $65.00
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