A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, circa 18th century, the finely cast and gilt bronze image of the Buddha of long life seated on an unusually high double lotus throne in padmasana, both hands held in his lap in dhyanamudra, wearing crisply cast jewels and a high pointed crown around his tall chignon, surmounted by a flaming cintamani jewel. A long strand of his straight hair hangs down to his waist at the rear of the figure. 18 cm high, 9.5 cm wide. Provenance: Soo Tze Oriental Antiques, 2008