Our Nepali master artisans created this antiquated 9.75″ Aparmita statue with the jewelry and crown of a Bodhisattva, rendered in a striking two-tone finish: the body, face, and robe are left in a deep, oxidized copper patina, while the crown, jewelry, and ornamental details are highlighted in silver plating. The five-pointed silver crown rises around a dark gathered topknot capped with a silver finial, framed by large circular floral earrings. A layered silver necklace set — a short jeweled collar over a long beaded strand — drapes across the chest, matched by silver armbands and wristlets, while silver ribboned scarves loop around both elbows and flare outward into stylized swirls beside the knees. At the request of the buyer, we would be happy to adorn the crown and jewels with turquoise or red stones, at no extra charge, before delivery — the statue will wear the adornments very well and inspire its new owner.
This sculpture was handmade using the traditional lost wax sculpting method, its details completed with intricate precision and harmony — from the silver-trimmed hems of the dhoti to the silver-tipped lotus petals ringing the dark copper pedestal, and the silver long-life vase with its ornamental sprouting plume resting on his upturned palms in the Dhyana Mudra. The contrast between the warm, aged copper and the cool silver detailing gives this piece the presence of a centuries-old monastery statue. The Nepali artisans of Patan have been the preferred source of the Tibetan monasteries for many centuries, so the new owner can rest assured they have procured a monastic quality antiquated Aparmita statue.
Antiquated Aparmita Statue
The origin of all Aparmita statues is Amitabha Buddha — in fact, the two can be considered one and the same. Amitabha assumes the form of Aparmita through his sambhogakaya, the celestial embodiment available to Buddhas and high-level Bodhisattvas for reaching sentient beings. Aparmita is the embodiment Amitabha has chosen for longevity, and he is one of the three Tibetan long life deities venerated for long-life attributes, alongside White Tara and Namgyalma. Learn more about the three long life deities — White Tara, Amitayus & Namgyalma, or read about his place among the Buddhas in Amitayus in the Buddhist pantheon. Common questions are answered in our Amitayus Buddha Statues FAQ.
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.
