A gilded and lacquered wood figure of Amida Nyorai. Early 18th century - image-1

Lot 839 Dα

A gilded and lacquered wood figure of Amida Nyorai. Early 18th century

Auction 1034 - overview Cologne
14.06.2014, 14:00 - Japanese Art
Estimate: 500 €
Result: 610 € (incl. premium)

A gilded and lacquered wood figure of Amida Nyorai. Early 18th century

A gilded and lacquered wood figure of Amida Nyorai standing on a double lotus above a high hexagonal pedestal, the left hand in vitarka mudra, the right hand missing, behind the figure a mandorla carved with clouds. The eyes of glass. Inside the base an inscription with the date Kyôhô 14 (=1729). Early 18th century.
Height 49.8 cm