14‑15th Century,Tibetan Copper‑Alloy Seated Amitabha Buddha

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Dimension：H 20.5cm,W 17cm,Weight 2.56kg Condition & Provenance：Fully single‑piece cast,no breaks,losses or later repair‑welding.Each hair‑knob stays full and intact.Vajra inlay on chest and two nipple inserts remain in original setting.Deep,heavy inherited patina covers entire surface.Light natural blue‑green copper corrosion spots spread along plinth edge from centuries‑long devotional use.Front plinth bears complete engraved Tibetan dedicatory inscription with only minor age‑related wear.Original rear locking clip preserved.Base plate engraved with double‑vajra symbol and remains in good condition.Private collection,San Francisco,California.Acquired directly in Kathmandu,Nepal in 1981,kept within one family and never traded on public auction market. Description：This is a fine 14‑15th century Tibetan copper‑alloy figure of Amitabha Buddha.The Buddha sits in full lotus position on flat rectangular plinth,both hands form dhyana mudra at abdomen.Tightly arranged spiral hair and well‑developed ushnisha sit atop head,face presents calm and serene expression with long hanging ears.Well‑proportioned full torso is bare‑chested,with vajra emblem inlaid on chest and metal inserts at nipples.A long Tibetan dedicatory inscription is carved across front plinth recording devotional offering information.Original locking fixture survives on reverse.Base plate is engraved with double‑vajra,the classic Tibetan sealing mark.Dense,heavy alloy metal with sharp,unadorned casting technique.This statue embodies the powerful reserved aesthetic of early Tibetan Buddhist art.It is a significant devotional Buddhist work bearing original inscribed text.

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