NEW ORLEANS, LA. — A Chinese/Tibetan “gem”-embellished parcel‑gilt bronze figure of Amitayus set a record price for a bronze Amitayus sold outside of China at Neal Auction Company’s Louisiana Purchase auction conducted November 1-19.

Selling for $783,000, including buyer’s premium, against a presale estimate of $2,5/3,500, the figure is modeled seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base with hands held in dhyanamudra, wearing a dhoti chased with foliate borders, a gem-inset five-pronged tiara, necklaces, arm bands and anklets, interior walls set with prayer scrolls. The figure stands 16 ½ inches tall.

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