A WOOD FIGURE OF SHAKA NYORAI (BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI) LATE HEIAN PERIOD (12TH CENTURY)
A WOOD FIGURE OF SHAKA NYORAI (BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI)
LATE HEIAN PERIOD (12TH CENTURY)
Carved and assembled from cypress wood in warihagi zukuri technique and modeled as the Buddha seated in lotus position with hands in dhyana mudra, the hair arranged in small snail-shaped spiral curls (rahotsu), wearing a robe open at the torso and falling in pleats, the body applied with lacquer, inlaid jewels on the forehead and in the hair
23 5/8 in. (60 cm.) high
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Japanese private collection
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A WOOD FIGURE OF SHAKA NYORAI (BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI)
LATE HEIAN PERIOD (12TH CENTURY)
Carved and assembled from cypress wood in warihagi zukuri technique and modeled as the Buddha seated in lotus position with hands in dhyana mudra, the hair arranged in small snail-shaped spiral curls (rahotsu), wearing a robe open at the torso and falling in pleats, the body applied with lacquer, inlaid jewels on the forehead and in the hair
23 5/8 in. (60 cm.) high
Provenance
Japanese private collection
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