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Amitayus
Nepalese, Buddhist
11th–12th century
Object Place: Nepal
Medium/Technique
Gilt copper
Dimensions
Approximately 12.7 cm (5 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Reverend E.G. Tewksbury
Accession Number21.1153
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFigure with tall crown sits cross-legged with his hands in dhyana mudra (posture of meditation). Amitayus Buddha, also Buddha of Limitless Life, is usually depicted seated in a meditation posture and associated with meditations for a long life.
Provenance1921, Reverand E. G. Tewksbury, Boston, MA; 1921, gift of Tewksbury to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 5, 1921)