Enthroned Amitayus

early 15th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 253

Amitayus (Tibetan: Tsepagmed) is one of the five Transcendent Buddhas of the central pantheon of esoteric deities of Vajrayana Buddhism. Understood as an emanation of the Adi-Buddha Amitabha, Amitayus is celebrated as the bestower of longevity. His defining attribute is the ornate vase of longevity that he holds in his hands poised in dhyana-mudra on his lap.

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Title: Enthroned Amitayus
Date: early 15th century
Culture: Tibet
Medium: Bronze with silver and copper inlay
Dimensions: H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); W. 5 1/8 in. (113 cm); D. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of the Kubicek family, in memory of Peter Kubicek, 2024
Object Number: 2024.441.2
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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