Song/Yuan Dynasty Vividly modelled with the upper torso gently leaning forward and covered with outer robe, seating with legs crossed in the mudra virasana and arms folded in dhyana mudra, the robe cover the head partially exposing a scrolling leaves diadem accommodating the Amitabha, her ovoid face naturalistically carved with finely detailed eyes over a straight nose above indented lips with a benign expression, the inner garment folded with a knotted belt, all painted with purple lacquer underneath a layer of gilt lacquer. 35cm (13 3/4in) high.