Lot 388. A gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 22cm., 8 5/8 in. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Lot sold 30,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the hands folded in dhyanamudra supporting a ritual vase, dressed in a dhoti and draped over by a shawl, embellished with beaded jewels, the face with meditative expression, the hair piled up into a high chignon under an elaborate headdress.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 14 May 2014