A Tibeto-Chinese Bronze Figure of Amitayus

A Tibeto-Chinese Cold Gold Paste Bronze Figure of Amitayus, cast in the Pala style, seated in dhyanasana on a stepped and waisted double-lotus throne with beaded rim, both hands in dhyanamudra, adorned with jewelry, the face with serene expression framed by a five part tiara, earrings and fluttering ribbons, traces of colour, sealed, Qing dynasty, 18th century, height 16.5 cm, vase missing, a part of the left ribbon is missing

PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of the Swedish diplomat Harry Axelson-Johnson (1881-1939) and his wife Aina Axelson-Johnson (1893-1989), purchased during the 1920´s