Page 109 - Fine Japanese Art November 29, 2019 Galerie Zacke

92 | A GILT WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI

Japan, 17th-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Of yosegi jointed wood construction, standing serenely on an
elaborate lotus pedestal before an impressive kohai (mandorla)
carved with cloud scrolls in deep relief, draped in crisply folding
robes, with lowered eyes and compassionate gaze. Extensively
gilded and lacquered. The right hand is raised in raigo-in or
semui-in (gestures of reassurance and welcome), the left hand is
lowered in yogan-in (wish-granting gesture). Note that the urna and
ushnisha are both separately inlaid with glass cabochons.
HEIGHT 74.5 cm

Condition: Good and original condition with old wear, traces of use,
dents and some losses. Minor repair to fingertips of lower hand.
Difficult to find in this fine and complete state of preservation!
Provenance: From an old Swiss private collection, acquired on 13th
October 1897 in Japan (see old label).
Estimate EUR 5.000,-
Starting price EUR 2.500,-

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