Amitayus is the deity of Long Life and is said to be related to Amitabha, Boundless Light. Amitayus holds a vessel, in Tibetan known as the Tse boom, or Vessel of Life. It contains an elixir which the meditator on the form of Amitayus may sample and gain the benefits of. The decorations which hang pendant from the vessel were originally meant to be fronds of a plant suggesting the power of the contents to encourage growth. Here they have become bejewelled decorative tassels.

Amitayus is seated on top of a lotus with detailed double leaves.
In some respects the image may be considered to be somewhat atypical of the period due to its somewhat unusual height. Pieces from this time are noted for their squatness rather than their extension.

Of interest is the engraving on the base plate which depicts a double vajra of absolute power surrounded by the Eight Auspicious Symbols (Sanskrit; Astamangalam. Tibetan; bKra shis brtags brgyad. Pronounced Tashi Tagyay.). These are an ancient Indian motif which represent the gifts one would give to a respected person if one were able to.