Buddha Amitayus. China. Gilt bronze sculpture. Height 15.5 cm (6.1”). Weight 462 g. His hands showing the dhyana mudra and holding the vase of long life (skt. jivana-kalasha). Seated in dhyana-asana on an elevated double lotus throne. Powerful body and meek facial expression. Wearing a multi-leaved crown as well as the jewelry and clothes of an enlightened Buddhist Bodhisattva. Backside of the throne with Chinese characters.