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An extremely rare gilt-bronze figure of Amitabha Buddha — 隋至唐初 鎏金銅阿彌陀佛坐像

An extremely rare gilt-bronze figure of Amitabha Buddha

隋至唐初 鎏金銅阿彌陀佛坐像

An extremely rare gilt-bronze seated figure of Amitabha Buddha dating from the Sui to early Tang period, exemplifying the exquisite craftsmanship and spiritual significance of early Buddhist sculpture in China. The work represents a masterpiece of metalwork artistry from this important historical period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Reflection and Enlightenment: Chinese Buddhist Gilt-Bronzes from the Jane and Leopold Swergold Collection

October 12, 2021

Estimate: $3,000,000 – $5,000,000

Lot 3508

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An extremely rare gilt-bronze figure of Amitabha Buddha, 隋至唐初 鎏金銅阿彌陀佛坐像

An extremely rare gilt-bronze seated figure of Amitabha Buddha dating from the Sui to early Tang period, exemplifying the exquisite craftsmanship and spiritual significance of early Buddhist sculpture in China. The work represents a masterpiece of metalwork artistry from this important historical period.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Religious Art, Seated Figure, Gilt Bronze, Sculpture, Metalwork, Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Rare, Buddhist art, Amitabha Buddha