This beautiful gold Amitayus statue sits in full lotus pose on a double lotus pedestal — two full registers of overlapping petals ringing the stepped oval base, a traditional mark of an especially venerated figure. Amitayus holds his ambrosia vessel filled with the nectar of longevity, its lid rising into an ornamental sprouting plume. He is adorned with the intricately sculpted crown and jewels of a Bodhisattva: a five-pointed crown set below the tall gathered topknot of his blue-black hair, capped with a gold finial, and — distinctive to this piece — large open hoop earrings framed by gold ribbons that curl outward beside the ears. Layered necklaces, armbands, and wristlets complete the jewelry set, while ribboned scarves loop around both elbows and flare into stylized swirls at either side of his knees. The robe is intricately engraved with elegant designs on both the front and back.
His face is delicately hand painted — finely arched dark brows, softly outlined eyes, the urna between the brows, and lips finished in red — above the three neck lines counted among the traditional marks of an enlightened being. This handmade statue was created using the traditional lost wax method, displaying detail that cannot be found in lesser quality statues. All our Amitayus statues are sculpted in Patan, Nepal, by world-class artisans using the methods of their ancient ancestors, and this commanding 19″ piece will make an excellent centerpiece for a home altar, shrine room, or Dharma center.
Gold Amitayus Statue Longevity Attribute
Amitayus has a very close affiliation with Amitabha Buddha, because Amitayus is the sambhogakaya embodiment of Amitabha’s longevity attribute. Buddhas and high-level Bodhisattvas have the ability to appear in different forms, taking whatever form is necessary to ease the suffering of sentient beings — including the embodiment of longevity. Read more about this relationship in Amitayus, the Longevity Form of Amitabha.
Amitayus statues are central to Tibetan longevity rituals. As part of the ritual, a vessel is filled with wine and consecrated, and each participant drinks a small portion, which is believed to prolong life. Learn more about the origin of Amitayus with our complete guide to Amitayus Long Life Practice and Meaning, or browse our full collection of Amitayus Buddha statues to compare sizes and finishes.
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.
