Amitayus - Bronze - Nepal - Late 20th century

Sino-Tibetan or Nepali bronze statue of the Buddha Amitayus (in Tibetan also known as Tsepame or Aparmita).
Amitayus is the Buddha of Infinite Life and in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism symbolizes long life, health, and vitality.
The Buddha sits in the lotus position (padmasana) on a double lotus base.
His hands rest in his lap in the meditation pose (dhyana mudra). In his hands he holds his fixed attribute: the tse-bum or life vase (jivana kalasha), from which the nectar of immortality and spiritual enlightenment flows.
The statue is made of bronze and has a characteristic finish with fire-gilded details on the face and the ornaments. He wears royal jewelry and the five-point crown of a Bodhisattva. The hair is traditionally tied up high in a knot and blue-colored. Dimensions: height 24 cm, length 20 cm, width 13 cm. Weight 2 kg. Statue in very good condition. Everything is well packed.