Very old beautiful statue of Amida Buddha 阿弥陀仏 - Gilt wooden deity - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

Very old beautiful statue of Amida Buddha 阿弥陀仏 - Gilt wooden deity - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868) Beautiful impressive gilt wooden statue of Amida 阿弥陀仏, Buddha of infinite light and life Japan, Edo period, ca. 1800 In good condition for its age. Agewear as depicted (feet and hands are missing) . See photos. Dimensions approx. : 24,8 cm high, 11,3 cm wide and 10,8 cm deep. Rare Edo period statue. Amida, Buddha of infinite light and life, is a celestial buddha according to the scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism. Amida possesses infinite merits resulting from good deeds over countless past lives. Amida is the head of the Lotus family. Will be carefully packaged/sent by registered mail.