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Amitayus Buddha

CHINA; Ming dynasty (1368–1644), dated 1403–1424; Gilt copper alloy; H: 20.3 cm; Gansu Provincial Museum, Lanzhou, China
This Buddha wears a five-leaf crown and elaborately decorated jewelry. Stoles fall from the shoulders to wind about the arms. The figure sits in full lotus position with hands in dhyana (meditation) mudra. The statue is a combination of Tibetan and Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) styles. An inscription on the double lotus throne states the statue was a gift from the court of Emperor Yongle (reigned 1402-1424) to a Tibetan Buddhist leader.

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