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Amida Nyorai sentado, tallado en madera, con halo y base de loto, atribuido a los periodos Momoyama-Edo, 45 cm
Amida Nyorai sentado, tallado en madera, con halo y base de loto, atribuido a los periodos Momoyama-Edo, 45 cm
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A contemplative seated Amida Nyorai, carved in wood and presented with halo and lotus base, built for stillness. At about 45 cm the figure suits a serious private collection or an altar, a quiet, steady presence centered on compassion, mercy and attentive listening, with traces of gilding surviving beneath its patina.
The Piece
Amida Nyorai (Amitabha), the Buddha of Infinite Light, is the central figure of Pure Land devotion in Japan, the Buddha whose vow welcomes all beings into his Western Paradise. This seated image, carved in wood with a halo and lotus base, belongs to the altar-scale tradition of devotional sculpture.
Seated Amida images with halo and lotus base are valued for their architectural calm and altar presence. At about 45 cm the piece sits at a highly usable scale for private collections while remaining strong enough for institutional display. It speaks to collectors who prefer restraint to theatrics: an image that holds a room quietly and reads as intimate, steady and restorative.
Details
- Subject: Amida Nyorai (Amitabha), seated, with halo and lotus base
- Era: Momoyama to Edo period (attributed on stylistic grounds)
- Origin: Japan
- Material: Carved wood with traces of gilding
- Measurements: Height approx. 45–47 cm
Condition
- Wear and surface variation consistent with age.
- Traces of gilding and patina remain visible.
- Please review all images for close-up condition details.
Authenticity & Care
Identification and period language rest on visual and stylistic analysis; no inscriptions or original documentation accompany the piece, and age estimates are informed probability rather than certification. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.
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