Magnificent very old statue of Amida Buddha 阿弥陀仏 with Guardian Lions - Gilt wooden deity - Japan - Muromachi period, ca. 1550

Breathtaking statue of Amida Buddha 阿弥陀仏, Buddha of infinite light and life Japan, ca. 1550, Muromachi period Very beautiful statue A rare Japanese Buddhist statue in remarkable condition given the age. See for example the beautiful throne with guardian lions. Signs of aging, see photos. The gold lacquered wooden Amida Buddha with beautiful patina is depicted in sitting position, cast in front with drapery falling from the chest in u-shaped folds, with beautiful serene face on top of a rare throne with four guardian lions. Dimensions Amida Buddha with base approx. : 32,5 cm high, 20,5 cm wide, depth 14,5 cm Dimensions Amida Buddha without base approx. : 21 cm high, 14 cm wide, depth 10 cm An exceptional original collectors item and very hard to come by especially of this old age/beauty. Will be carefully packaged/sent by registered mail.