The regal presentation of this 10.25″ partly gilded Amitabha statue distinguishes it from the more familiar images of Amitabha wearing the simple robes of a monastic Buddha. Here, Amitabha appears in an adorned celestial form, wearing an elaborate five-pointed crown, a broad golden pectoral and the jewelry associated with a Sambhogakaya Buddha. The master Newar artisan created the sculpture in Patan, Nepal from copper alloy using the traditional lost wax casting method. Its deep oxidized surface is complemented by selective 24K gold fire gilding across the crown, shoulders, chest ornament, jewelry, crossed legs and lotus petals, producing a warm two-tone finish that emphasizes the statue’s carefully balanced design.
The face, torso and arms retain their dark oxidized copper finish, allowing the serene expression, urna and elongated earlobes to emerge without the visual brightness of gilding. In contrast, the sweeping gold shoulder ornament terminates in two inward-turning scrolls above a layered necklace of suspended beads. The same ornament continues across the back, where the symmetrical scrolls are joined by a central pendant descending from the neckline. The five-pointed crown and fan-shaped ornaments beside the head frame Amitabha’s contemplative face, while the raised central crown element gives the sculpture a formal celestial presence. The crown and jewelry are currently presented without stone inlays; at the buyer’s request, our artisan can embellish selected areas with turquoise and red coral stones before shipping at no additional charge.
Partly Gilded Amitabha Statue Features
This partly gilded Amitabha statue sits in full lotus posture upon a single lotus pedestal bordered by two clearly defined rows of petals. Both hands rest together in the lap in the Dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation and inward concentration. A covered ceremonial vase rests above the open palms. In this richly adorned presentation, the vessel reinforces Amitabha’s close relationship with Amitayus, the longevity form of Amitabha, who is associated with long life, accumulated merit and the removal of obstacles that shorten the opportunity for Dharma practice.
Amitabha is known as the Buddha of Infinite Light and is among the most widely revered Buddhas in Mahayana and Tibetan Buddhism. Before attaining Buddhahood, he practiced as the Bodhisattva Dharmakara and made a series of vows establishing the conditions of his Pure Land, Sukhavati. Devotees aspire to rebirth there so they may continue along the path under conditions especially favorable to awakening. Explore the Pure Land of Sukhavati, or compare this adorned sculpture with the other finishes in our collection of Amitabha Buddha statues.
Matching Three Buddha Statue Set
This crowned Amitabha Buddha statue can form a harmonious three-piece altar set with our partly gilded Shakyamuni Buddha statue and partly gilded Medicine Buddha statue. All three sculptures were created by the same master artisan and share similar dimensions, proportions, oxidized copper surfaces, selective 24K gold fire gilding, crowned forms and lotus pedestal designs. Displayed together, Shakyamuni represents the historical teacher and attainment of awakening, Medicine Buddha embodies healing and the alleviation of suffering, and Amitabha represents infinite light and the aspiration for rebirth in Sukhavati. Their common craftsmanship gives the set visual continuity while each Buddha retains distinct iconography and spiritual meaning.
Custom Made Amitabha Buddha Statues
Collectors, Dharma centers and practitioners may also commission a custom made Amitabha Buddha statue directly from our master artisans in Patan. A commission may be developed in a traditional monastic or crowned form, with a preferred size, posture, pedestal, ornamentation and surface treatment. Available finishing options include an oxidized copper patina, selective gilding or fire gilding in genuine 24K gold using traditional techniques. Crowns and jewelry may also be set with turquoise, coral or other appropriate stones. A coordinated Amitabha, Shakyamuni and Medicine Buddha set can likewise be commissioned together so that the proportions, finishes and pedestal designs are planned as a unified altar ensemble rather than assembled from unrelated sculptures.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue and ritual item is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal's Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin.
