A JAPANESE WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI

A JAPANESE WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI (BUDDHA AMITABHA)
MEIJI OR LATER, 19TH/20TH CENTURY

Depicted standing and wearing long robes loosely draped across his torso, his hands in the kubon mudra representing one of the nine levels of rebirth; raised on a gilt-lacquer lotus throne, 39cm overall. (2)

Sculptures and paintings depicting Amida Nyorai became popular during the 12th century and were placed near the beds of dying devotees to bring them comfort.