{"product_id":"standing-amida-nyorai-hanging-scroll-gold-toned-buddha-black","title":"Standing Amida Nyorai Hanging Scroll, Gold-Toned Buddha on Black Ground, Lotus Pedestal, Inscribed Kakejiku","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Painted \u0026amp; Printed\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAmida Nyorai stands serenely upon a green lotus pedestal, a luminous gold-toned figure set against a deep black ground. Fine linear detailing, a large circular halo and the welcoming gesture of Pure Land devotion give this vintage kakejiku a quiet, radiant authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Japanese kakejiku depicts Amida Nyorai, also known as Amitabha Buddha, standing serenely upon a green lotus pedestal. The luminous gold-toned figure appears against a deep black background, creating a dramatic yet contemplative contrast. Fine linear detailing defines the flowing robes, hands, facial features and sacred halo, while restrained accents of dark blue, green, ivory and soft red enrich the otherwise black-and-gold palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmida's right hand is raised and the left lowered, the fingers forming a traditional welcoming gesture, and a large circular halo surrounds the head. The large vertical composition is mounted in the traditional hanging-scroll format and framed by an ornate olive-gold textile border with repeating geometric motifs, balancing sacred simplicity with decorative craftsmanship. A gold inscription appears near the lower-left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmida Nyorai is one of the central figures of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism, associated with infinite light, compassion and the aspiration for rebirth in the Pure Land. The standing posture and welcoming gesture express compassionate guidance, while the lotus pedestal represents spiritual purity and awakening. The scroll may be appreciated as devotional art, as a cultural object or as a contemplative focal point for a Buddhist altar, meditation room, study or tokonoma alcove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Buddha) on a green lotus pedestal, with large circular halo and welcoming hand gesture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage; undated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanging scroll, kakejiku; large vertical composition with hanging cord and lower scroll rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-toned and colored pigments on a dark textile or textile-like surface (apparent); olive-gold geometric brocade-style mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and gold, with accents of dark blue, green, ivory and soft red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold inscription at lower left, appearing to read 古稀翁 華年謹寫\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vintage hanging scroll with natural signs of age, storage, handling and previous display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight creasing or surface waviness; small marks, spots or faint discoloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle variations in the black background and minor wear or variation to the gold-toned detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related wear to the textile mounting, and wear to the hanging cord and scroll components where visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographs show the actual piece and form an essential part of the condition record; colors may vary slightly with lighting and screen settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and Technique\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise materials and production method have not been independently authenticated, and the detailed photographs should be consulted when judging whether the image is painted, printed, hand-finished or produced through a combination of techniques. No guarantee is given of genuine gold leaf, genuine silk, entirely hand-painted construction, Edo or Meiji-period production, temple provenance or a confirmed artist attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription 古稀翁 華年謹寫 may indicate that an artist named Kanen, or a similarly read art name, respectfully created the image at about seventy years of age; the reading, artist, date, school and attribution have not been independently authenticated. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked 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. 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