Buddha Amitayus (Amitabha)

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A copper-alloy sculpture depicting the Buddha Amitayus (Amitabha) seated cross-legged in contemplation.

National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh

Title

Buddha Amitayus (Amitabha)

Date

1775–1850

Medium

copper alloy

Accession number

K.2002.559.1

Acquisition method

bequeathed

Work type

Sculpture

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