アンティークの阿弥陀如来像 - Wood, Gilt, Glass, Lacquer - Japan - 室町時代から安土桃山時代(16世紀–17世紀)





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Antique gilt-lacquered wood figure of Amida Nyorai (Amitābha) in dhyanasana, seated on a double lotus throne, with crystal-inlaid eyes, dating to Japan’s Muromachi to Momoyama period (16th–17th century); dimensions H 54.5 cm × W 33.5 cm × D 34.5 cm (figure height 37 cm), original and in excellent condition with age-related wear including lacquer and gilding rubbing and small chips, no mandorla, and a certificate of authenticity included.
Description from the seller
Amazing gilt-lacquered wood figure of Amida Nyorai 阿弥陀如来 (Amitābha).
Amida, the Buddha of Immeasurable Light and Life and principal deity of Pure Land Buddhism. Its is shown seated in dhyanasana (meditation posture), his hands lowered in mida no jō-in 弥陀定印, the meditation mudra of Amida. He wears loosely draped robes opening at the chest and falling in voluminous, cascading folds.
The serene face is characterised by heavy-lidded downcast eyes inlaid with crystal, gently arched brows. The hair is arranged in tight curls rising over a domed ushnisha.
The figure is of yosegi (joined-block) construction, and seated on a double lotus throne.
Dimensions:
Height 54.5 cm, Width 33.5 cm, Depth 34.5 cm, Height figure 37 cm.
Period:
Japan – Muromachi to Momoyama period (16th–17th century)
Considering its age, in superb restored condition, with old wear consistent with age, including expected rubbing and flaking to the lacquer and gilding, a few shallow chips, and small age cracks. The base shows minor signs of old insect activity. No mandorla present. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
Amazing gilt-lacquered wood figure of Amida Nyorai 阿弥陀如来 (Amitābha).
Amida, the Buddha of Immeasurable Light and Life and principal deity of Pure Land Buddhism. Its is shown seated in dhyanasana (meditation posture), his hands lowered in mida no jō-in 弥陀定印, the meditation mudra of Amida. He wears loosely draped robes opening at the chest and falling in voluminous, cascading folds.
The serene face is characterised by heavy-lidded downcast eyes inlaid with crystal, gently arched brows. The hair is arranged in tight curls rising over a domed ushnisha.
The figure is of yosegi (joined-block) construction, and seated on a double lotus throne.
Dimensions:
Height 54.5 cm, Width 33.5 cm, Depth 34.5 cm, Height figure 37 cm.
Period:
Japan – Muromachi to Momoyama period (16th–17th century)
Considering its age, in superb restored condition, with old wear consistent with age, including expected rubbing and flaking to the lacquer and gilding, a few shallow chips, and small age cracks. The base shows minor signs of old insect activity. No mandorla present. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.

