Qing Dynasty Chinese Tibetan gilt silver and semi-precious stones inlaid Bodhisattvas figure of Amitayus Buddha. The Buddha of Immortal Life also known as Aparamitayus. Amitabha appearing in the sambhogakaya form, enjoyment body of a buddha.
With appearance of a youth of 16 years, slim, well proportioned with, one face, two hands, and with two long eyes glancing with compassion on beings, gazing on the entirety of migrators, and a smiling face. Having the hair in tufts, bound on top, the remainder falling loose; wearing complete sambhogakaya vestments. Held above the two hands performing the mudra of meditative equipoise is a gold long-life vase filled with the nectar of immortality; adorned with semi-precious inlaid jewel ornaments; wearing garments of various silks; shining with the marks and examples; seated in vajra posture upon a double lotus throne. Extensive trace of gilt. The underside with incised Quatre-foil flori-form petals visvavajra mark surrounded the centralized DaiJi.
Measurements: Height: 7 3/4" Width: 4 1/2"

PROVENANCE: From The Collections of Mike and Annie Gaither, US Navy 1959-1982.
With a sense of duty for his country Mike joined the US Navy in 1959 the idea was to see the world and obtain an education that would propel his future. The opportunity to become part of the submarine fleet was compelling and once involved it became his career path of choice. In 1964 he married his lifelong partner Annie Nix. And to this day they are still happily married.
While in the Navy he specialized in communication and electronic repair and was able to obtain the rank of Radioman Chief Petty Officer during his time in the service he supervised crews of up to 25 in high speed communications, repair and records and Department Chief coordinating 8 repair divisions. Analyzing commands to discover systemic difficulties and training to resolve difficulties. Additional fields include intercultural and race relations, Drug and Alcohol training.
With a long career in the Navy his desire to visit many foreign countries was fulfilled.
His desire to be a leader in the open markets directed his path into the pastoral leadership where he was able to train and work with people in Italy Guam Saipan, Northern Marianas Islands, Republic of Palau, with visits to such countries Germany, and Asian Countries. With the opportunity to be in such places also provided the knowledge and ability to obtain collectables from the area. Reaching a point where one feels that it is time to downsize and realign their assets this has opened the door for others to add these items into their private collection. The quality is exceptional, pristine and highly sought after.


The Collections of Mike and Annie Gaither presented and offered up to auctions from Lot-140 through Lot-153, continued from Lot-268 through Lot-324, continued from Lot-415 through Lot-429, and Lot-439.

In Excellent condition over all.
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