A FINE GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI,... Lot n° 14

A FINE GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI, EDO TO MEIJI PERIOD Japan, second half of the 19th century, late Edo (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved standing in samabhanga on a separately carved lotus dais supported by a recumbent shishi atop an elaborate tiered hexagonal base decorated with cloud, wave, lotus, floral, and geometric designs. His hands are held in the welcoming mudra of raigo-in assumed by Amida Buddha when descending to welcome the souls of the dying. He is dressed in a loose-fitting monastic robe finely painted in gold lacquer with various brocade patterns and cascading in voluminous folds. His serene face with heavy-lidded eyes, a crystal-inlaid byakugo (urna), and full red lips, with thinly painted brows and mustache. His hair is arranged in tight curls over the high ushnisha with a crystal-inlaid nikkeishu (jewel of wisdom). The back of the lotus dais inset with the separately carved kohai with a central lotus blossom and radiating spokes representing light emanating from Amida’s head, supported on a pole encircled by reeds and lotus leaves. HEIGHT (total) 37 cm Condition: Good condition with wear to lacquer and gilding, the base with minor flaking and small age cracks, the front half of each foot replaced and a small section of the hem reattached. With a wood tomobako storage box.