Lot 842 Dα

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, both hands in vitarka mudra, the eyes of glass, behind the figure a mandorla carved in openwork with clouds. To the base a long inscription including the date Hôei 2 (=1705), the donor's name Morizono(?) Chôtafu from Akashi-gun Wada-mura and the temple name Chireizan Chôfukuji. Early 18th century. Minor chips.
Height 56 cm