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Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan
About the Item
An exquisite Japanese carved hinoki and gilt lacquered standing figure of Amida Nyorai, Amitabha Buddha, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.
The spectacular fully gold gilt figure of Amida Nyorai is portrayed standing upon an elaborate lotus pedestal with individually carved petals painted in green and blue mineral pigments with gilt highlights. The open lotus is supported by a charming blue painted shishi on an ornate fluted and undulating base. This figure of Amida Nyorai is luminous, covered all over in a rich and bright gold lacquer.
Amida Nyorai, Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, is dressed in loose fitting robes that drape elegantly around his robust figure, leaving his chest and the top of his belly exposed.
He holds his hands in raigo-in, the mudra of welcoming, performed with the thumb touching the index finger. This gesture is used to remind worshipers of Amida Buddha's promise to welcome them into his Western Paradise, or Pure Land when they pass from this realm. It is believed Amida himself descends from the Pure Land to guide the faithful to his paradise.
His full, round face is calm and expressive. He looks out from heavily lidded and downcast inset and painted rock crystal eyes. High arched brows, a broad, flat nose and plump lips set in a complete the face. The forehead with a hole that once held a now-missing urna. Narrow, s-shaped ears with long earlobes and blue painted hair arranged in the traditional neat rows of curls over a pronounced ushnisha frame the face.
This figure of Amida Nyorai is carved from hinoki (cypress) wood, gessoed, lacquered, and gilt. The gilding worn in some areas, revealing the black lacquer below.
Provenance: The estate of T. Boone Pickens, Dallas, TX
- Dimensions:Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Style:Edo (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:18th century
- Condition:Repaired: Both hands and one foot with evidence of glue repair. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Losses to the fingertips and tips of the lotus petals. Missing the crystal urna in the forehead. The mandorla missing. Slight flaking and loss to the lacquer, as seen in photos.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894734734212
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