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Shrine-statue of Amitayus, 'the Buddha of Boundless Life', with eight manifestations of himself, one in each petal of a flower, with the main figure in the centre. Petals hinged at base so they can be opened and closed. Bronze, Tibet, 1801-1900.
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A166758
- Measurements:
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overall (open): 244 mm x 255 mm x 220 mm,
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)
