Japanese & Korean Works of Art - 20th May 2025
Lot 238
A JAPANESE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI (AMIDA BUDDHA)
Estimate £500 - £1,000
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Description
A JAPANESE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI (AMIDA BUDDHA)
PROBABLY EDO (1615-1868)
The Buddha of Limitless Light with his eyes downcast in a serene expression, seated in padmasana on a lotus throne before a large kohai (mandala) carved with scrolling clouds and three small seated bodhisattvas, his hands resting before him in dhyana mudra, his long flowing robes loosely draped across his torso; all raised on a circular stepped base carved with foliate panels and cloud-shaped feet, with remnants of gilt lacquer, 47.5cm overall. (3)