A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI

A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI
Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

A well-carved wood figure lacquered in black with gilt. Of yosegi (jointed) construction, standing on a lotus pedestal resting on a Buddhist lion above a tiered hexagonal base. Buddha is draped in crisply folding robes, with lowered eyes and compassionate gaze, the right hand raised in raigo-in (gesture of reassurance and welcome), the left hand lowered in yogan-in (wish-granting gesture). The inset kohai (nimbus) in the back of vertical form consisting of a sun and clouds with radiating spokes representing light emanating from Amida's head.

HEIGHT (total) 60 cm
Condition: Very good condition with some minor wear to lacquer and gilding. Some very minor losses to edges. Presents very well.
Provenance: European collection.

Auction comparison:
Compare a related wood figure of Amida, of similar size and composition, sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 11 May 2017, London, lot 272 (sold for 3,750 GBP).