Lot 209*
A cast-iron statue of Amida Nyorai Probably Muromachi period (1333-1573), 15th/16th century
16 May 2019, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £3,187.50 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA cast-iron statue of Amida Nyorai
Probably Muromachi period (1333-1573), 15th/16th century
The Buddha conventionally modelled, seated with his hands forming the mudra of meditation; his benevolent gaze directed towards the devotee below. 46cm x 36cm (18 1/8in x 14 1/8in).
The Buddha conventionally modelled, seated with his hands forming the mudra of meditation; his benevolent gaze directed towards the devotee below. 46cm x 36cm (18 1/8in x 14 1/8in).
Footnotes
For similar cast-iron statues of Amida Nyorai made in the Kamakura period, see Sato Teruo, Tetsubutsu (Iron Buddhas), Nihon no bijutsu, 252 (May 1987), p.27, no.29.