The Amitayus well carved seated in dhyanasana with hands holding a pavilion with a niche enclosed a seated Buddha, wearing long flowing robes opened at the front, the face with a serene expression with downcast eyes and a gentle smile, the tightly curled hair surmounted by an ushnisha atop, the stone of a white tone with veins of russet inclusion. Mid Qing Dynasty period. Please refer to a similar but smaller (4¾ in or 12 cm) white jade carved buddha, sold in Christie's New York on September 18, 2014, Lot 1259