A BRONZE FIGURE OF AMIDA BUDDHA

Description:

Japan, Meiji-Period
H. 37,5 cm
Seated in vajrasana with both hands resting in a form of dhyanamudra on his lap, wearing a monastic garment including an under skirt and a mantle covering both shoulders, his face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows running into the nose-bridge, raised urna at his forehead, pierced elongated earlobes and the curled hairdo continuing into a low ushnisha
Former German private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Minor wear