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Jodo Shinshu Triad Set — Amida Nyorai with Founder & Lineage Buddhist Monk Figures (Polychrome Wood + Gilt) — Compact Altar-Ready Ensemble for Domestic Sanctuary
Jodo Shinshu Triad Set — Amida Nyorai with Founder & Lineage Buddhist Monk Figures (Polychrome Wood + Gilt) — Compact Altar-Ready Ensemble for Domestic Sanctuary
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Curatorial Overview
This compact Jodo Shinshu triad presents a complete devotional grammar: Amida Nyorai at the center, flanked by two lineage presences that anchor Pure Land devotion in transmission and lived community. In household practice, Amida represents compassionate vow-power approached through trust, while the attendants function as continuity architecture—teaching carried forward into the home.
Executed as carved wood figures with polychrome and gilt presentation, this set is altar-ready at a scale suited to butsudan interiors, study altars, or secondary sanctuaries. Time-worn condition is approached with conservation realism and museum-safe packing standards.
Who is Amida Nyorai?
Amida is the central Buddha of Pure Land devotion, approached through trust in compassionate vow-power. In the home altar, Amida functions as a stable axis for daily remembrance and recitation.
Set Contents & Dimensions (Approx.)
- Amida Nyorai (central): H 33.2 cm × W 11.5 cm × D 8.0 cm (body height ref. approx. 16.7 cm)
- Lineage figure A: H 26.4 cm × W 7.9 cm × D 6.2 cm (body height ref. approx. 13.4 cm)
- Lineage figure B: H 26.4 cm × W 7.6 cm × D 6.2 cm (body height ref. approx. 13.4 cm)
Condition
Age-related soiling/patina consistent with time. A hairline crack at the left wrist of one attendant figure and a small chip at the lower hem of the other are noted. Conservation posture: dry, gentle, reversible care only; avoid solvents and wet cleaning on polychrome or gilt surfaces.
HS Code Guidance
- Common classification: 4420.10 (Wood statuettes and other ornaments)
- Alternates used by brokers: 4420.90; 9703.00
Final HS selection should be confirmed with the carrier or customs broker.
Authenticity & Stewardship
Evaluated under the Japonista Authentication Framework™:
- Material, carving, and surface-study comparison
- Iconographic and stylistic verification
- Condition and stability review (surface integrity)
- Construction assessment and handling-risk evaluation
Guaranteed 100% Authentic. Covered by the Japonista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™.
A Note on Stewardship and Collecting
At Japonista, we approach Buddhist statues, sacred images, and ritual objects not merely as collectibles, but as cultural and spiritual artifacts deserving of respect, understanding, and careful presentation. Every piece we offer is thoughtfully examined, researched, and curated with sensitivity to its origin, meaning, and historical role.
Our role is not only to offer access to rare and meaningful objects, but to serve as responsible custodians—connecting the right works with collectors who value depth, intention, and authenticity.
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A Closing Note
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