Amida Noyrai Buddha 阿弥陀如来 - Gold Gilt, Lacquer, and Wood - Japan - Shōwa era 昭和 -Second half 20th century (1960s)

This is a beautiful, vintage Amida Noyrai Buddha 阿弥陀如来 in gold gilt laquered wood, from Japan, from the late Shōwa era 昭和( 1926-1989) The 1960s approximately.

Made by a Busshi, a traditional Japanese Buddhist Image maker, The Buddha with iconic blue coloured hair, stands on a lotus throne and plinth, with hands in sacred mudras. Behind him a floral manora symbolizing his radiant aura. He wears the robes of an enlightened Buddha.

It is hand carved from a different sections of wood, then laquered and gilded in gold leaf.

A delightful Collectors piece, powerful Buddhist Altar statue, gift, or powerful interior design statement.

Stored under Buddhist conditions in my meditation room, in my Buddhist Retreat studio.

CONDITION: Good. Wear, patina, dust, blemishes, pitting, some minor loss and fading of gilt, small scratches, all consistent with use, type and age of manufacture.

AGE: Second half 20th century ( 1960s approximately ) Shōwa era 昭和.

ORIGIN: Japan. From a Japanese Antique Dealer. Details on request.

DIMENSIONS: 

Height :220mm / 8.5 inch approximately
Width: 80mm / 3.5 inch approximately
Depth : 65mm / 2.5 inch approximately

Unpacked Weight:
200g approximately

Carefully packaged and shipped tracked and signed insured.