A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI ON LOTUS
A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI ON LOTUS BASE
Japan, 17th/18th century, early Edo period (1615-1868)
The Buddha of Infinite Light seated in a cross-legged, meditative position of dhyanasana with his right hand raised, his well-carved voluminous robe intricately worked with scrolling designs in high relief, the face with a serene expression formed by downcast eyes and arched brows surmounted by a rock crystal urna. The figure is lacquered in black with some remnants of gilt. With a superbly carved and gold-lacquered lotus base.
HEIGHT (with base) 40 cm
Condition: Overall good condition with some general surface wear and few losses and age cracks.
Provenance: Italian private collection, formerly in the collection of the princely house of Thurn and Taxis.
Auction comparison:
A closely related figure of Amida Nyorai, dated to the early Edo period and lacking the lotus base, was sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art including two masterpieces by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959), 7 November 2013, London, lot 410 (sold for 1,625 GBP).
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A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI ON LOTUS BASE
Japan, 17th/18th century, early Edo period (1615-1868)
The Buddha of Infinite Light seated in a cross-legged, meditative position of dhyanasana with his right hand raised, his well-carved voluminous robe intricately worked with scrolling designs in high relief, the face with a serene expression formed by downcast eyes and arched brows surmounted by a rock crystal urna. The figure is lacquered in black with some remnants of gilt. With a superbly carved and gold-lacquered lotus base.
HEIGHT (with base) 40 cm
Condition: Overall good condition with some general surface wear and few losses and age cracks.
Provenance: Italian private collection, formerly in the collection of the princely house of Thurn and Taxis.
Auction comparison:
A closely related figure of Amida Nyorai, dated to the early Edo period and lacking the lotus base, was sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art including two masterpieces by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959), 7 November 2013, London, lot 410 (sold for 1,625 GBP).
