Amitayus
Figure
1650-1700 (made)
1650-1700 (made)
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Amitayus (Tibetan Tse dpag med) is the celestial Buddha of the Western direction associated in Tibet with rituals to increase longevity. Belief in the possibility of rebirth in Sukhavati, the western paradise of Amitayus, through single minded devotion to him was especially strong in China but he was also worshipped in Tibet.
Object details
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| Title | Amitayus (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cast and gilt copper with red lacquer and jewelled ornaments |
| Brief description | Figure of Amitayus, cast and gilded copper with red lacquer and jewelled ornaments, China, 1650-1700. |
| Physical description | Figure of Amitayus, Buddha of Infinite Life, seated cross-legged on a lotus throne, holding a vase in both hands. The ornaments (coronet, top-knot, earrings, necklaces, amulets, bracelets, anklets, etc) are set with turquoise, lapis lazuli and coral. The flesh is painted with transparent red lacquer, the hair opaque dark blue. The vase and top-knot are removable; bottom plate removed. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Edward Louis Cappel, CIE |
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| Summary | Amitayus (Tibetan Tse dpag med) is the celestial Buddha of the Western direction associated in Tibet with rituals to increase longevity. Belief in the possibility of rebirth in Sukhavati, the western paradise of Amitayus, through single minded devotion to him was especially strong in China but he was also worshipped in Tibet. |
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| Accession number | M.436-1936 |
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| Record created | December 9, 2008 |
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