California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 10, 2016  December 10, 2016

 Lot # 5069 
A WHITE JADE CARVED FIGURE OF AMITAYUS    清中期 白玉雕無量壽佛


  • Dimension: Height: 6 1/8 in (15.6 cm) Width: 4 1/8 in (10.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $8000

The Amitayus well carved seated in dhyanasana with hands holding a pavilion with a niche enclosed a seated Buddha, wearing long flowing robes opened at the front, the face with a serene expression with downcast eyes and a gentle smile, the tightly curled hair surmounted by an ushnisha atop, the stone of a white tone with veins of russet inclusion. Mid Qing Dynasty period.


Please refer to a similar but smaller (4¾ in or 12 cm) white jade carved buddha, sold in Christie's New York on September 18, 2014, Lot 1259
可比較一尊造型類似但尺寸較小(高 4¾ 英寸或12公分)之白玉坐佛,售於紐約佳士得,2014年9月18日,拍品號1259