PROVENANCE: From private collection of Louis Stephen Jarret & Witney of Oxford Shire, England, UK. Dimensions: Weight: 10520g, Length: 27.5 cm, Width: 18 Height: 40 cm Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Buddha Amitayus. The nose and eyebrows are connected with lines, the eyelids hang low. This sculpture appears to be the perfect example, by any artistic tradition, both for technical precision and exquisite form. The proportions of the body are exact and the overall presence and beauty make this sculpture a precious artistic treasure. The underside with incised Quadra-petal flori-form visvavajra mark and centralized DaiJi.