Wood Statue of Amitabha Buddha, Japan, 18th/19th century, seated cross-legged on a high multi-tier lotus throne with shisa in a tier, his hands in dhyana mudra, the face with downcast eyes, closed lips with faint smile, and pierced ears, the third eye of glass inlaid to forehead and another bead decorating the ushnisha, all against a flamed arch-shape halo, lacquered in black and gold, overall ht. 22 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

loosened structural joints, loss of gilt and lacquer, age cracks to wood.


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