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A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Copper-Alloy Figure of the Buddha Amitābha Sino-Tibetan,Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, (1736–1795) Height: 18 cm (7.1 inches) | Weight: 1,165 g (2.6 pounds) Cast copper alloy, heavily gilded, with applied jewelry. This finely cast and substantially heavy figure represents Amitābha (Buddha of Infinite Light), who presides over the Western Paradise (Sukhāvatī). The figure is executed in the sophisticated Sino-Tibetan style favored by the Qing Imperial court, which synthesized Nepalese/Tibetan iconography with Chinese workshop technique. The Buddha is seated in the deep meditation posture (dhyanasana) upon a tiered, well-modeled double-lotus base (vishvapadma) with tightly detailed petals. His hands are held centrally in his lap in the Meditation Gesture (dhyana mudra), symbolizing profound contemplation and the realization of emptiness. Unlike Shakyamuni, Amitābha is often depicted in his form as a Sambhogakāya (Enjoyment Body), meaning he is lavishly adorned. He wears a finely incised monastic robe draped over his body, but also displays rich beaded borders and elaborate jewelry over the chest and arms. The face displays a classic serene expression, with downcast eyes and a subtle smile, conveying spiritual peace. Key features of his adornment include: Crown: A magnificent five-leaf crown, intricately detailed with scrolling and floral motifs, symbolizing the Five Dhyani Buddhas. Coiffure: The hair is arranged in a high, tapering chignon (uṣṇīṣa), topped by a jewel finial. Jewelry: The chest, neck, and arms are decorated with elaborate necklaces and armbands, emphasizing his nature as a celestial Buddha. The piece is cast from a dense copper alloy and finished with heavy gilding, giving it a warm, lustrous finish. The substantial weight (1,165 g) confirms the quality of the casting. Although the prompt mentions repoussé, the smooth surfaces and high detail suggest a primary method of solid casting with subsequent chasing and engraving to define the robes and jewelry. (Height: 18 cm (7.1 inches) Weight: 1,165 g (2.6 pounds)) French Private Collection The casting is crisp, and the heavy gilding is well-preserved, with minor loss, rubbing and scratches to the lacquer and gilding. Dimensions: Height: 18 cm (7.1 inches) Weight: 1.165 g (2.6 pounds)

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