Japanese wood sculpture of Buddha.
ITEM # 285
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Lacquered and gilted wood sculpture of Amida Nyorai, seated on a lotus with hands held in Jyoin, robes draped loosely, open at the chest and falling in regular pleats. The statue was made by the Yosegi technique and many blocks of wood were joined together. The eyes are crystal. Date: Edo period (1600-1868) Height: 77.5 cm (inc. the base and Kohai) Condition: Old wear and some minor losses and damages. Note: In the Nara and Heian period, the heads of the most Buddha were erect, indicating dignity. The head of this Buddha is slightly inclined towards the devotee, which is a stylistic innovation of the post Kamakura(1185-1333) period. The meaning was that the Buddha was close and concerned with, the person at prayer. This statue appears on the set of Warner Brothers movie "Three to Tango"(1998) in the art collectors bedroom scenes. Price: U.S.$6,500.
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