{"product_id":"vintage-messing-amitayus-laat-20e-eeuw-ca-1970-2000","title":"Vintage brass Amitayus — Late 20th century (c. 1970–2000)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HOOFDTITEL --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 25px; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eInfinite Life \u0026amp; Vital Energy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SECTIE 1: SPIRITUELE BETEKENIS \u0026 UITSTRALING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eSymbolism \u0026amp; Spiritual Essence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444444; margin: 0 0 15px 0; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis characterful vintage sculpture represents Amitayus, revered in the Buddhist tradition as the cosmic Buddha of Infinite Life, boundless wisdom, and vital energy. As a guide on the path to enlightenment, Amitayus symbolizes the overcoming of spiritual obstacles and the cultivation of a long, harmonious life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444444; margin: 0; text-align: justify;\"\u003eIn his lap, resting in the meditative posture (\u003cem\u003epadmasana\u003c\/em\u003e), he holds the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eKalasha\u003c\/strong\u003e. This sacred vase of life contains the divine elixir (\u003cem\u003eamrita\u003c\/em\u003e) which represents the inexhaustible flow of wisdom, prosperity, and spiritual longevity. The object exudes a deep tranquility and monumental focus, perfect for creating a serene centerpiece in a meditative or high-quality interior setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SECTIE 2: ESTHETIEK \u0026 AMBACHT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eDecorative Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Patina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444444; margin: 0; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe statue is executed in an expressive Chinese-Nepalese style, adorned in the traditional, rich attire of a Bodhisattva. The finely detailed five-leaf crown, the stylized ear ornaments, and the flowing lines of the robe attest to a recognizable decorative craftsmanship from the late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444444; margin: 0; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe sculpture possesses a striking, two-tone aesthetic. The deep gold-colored brass base contrasts beautifully with the manually accentuated verdigris patina (green oxidation look). This layering enhances the expression of the casting, bringing Amitayus' plastic details and serene facial expression to life in a fascinating way under changing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SECTIE 3: SPECIFICATIES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fcf9f5; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #f2ebdf;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; width: 35%;\"\u003eChronology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; color: #444444;\"\u003eLate 20th century (approx. 1970–2000)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCulture \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; color: #444444;\"\u003eChinese-Nepalese Export style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eIconography\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; color: #444444;\"\u003eAmitayus (Buddha of Infinite Life) with Kalasha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; color: #444444;\"\u003eCast brass alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; color: #444444;\"\u003eH 18.8 cm × W 12.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eMass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; color: #444444;\"\u003e800 grams (Net weight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; color: #444444;\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition; characteristic two-tone patina.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57656803066187,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/vintage-messing-amitayus-boeddha-export1.jpg?v=1782212242","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/vintage-messing-amitayus-laat-20e-eeuw-ca-1970-2000","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}