A gold- and black lacquered wood sculpture of Buddha Amida

Description:

Japan, Momoyama period / early Edo period
H. 78,5 cm (Figur H. 32 cm)
Amida is seated in the full lotus position (dhyanasana), his hands resting in his lap in the characteristic meditation mudra known as Mida no Jōin. His serene face displays finely modelled features, with downcast eyes, a pronounced urna and finely curled hair rising to the characteristic ushnisha. He is clad in a simple monk’s robe, the softly flowing folds of which are elegantly modelled across the body. A large, leaf-shaped aureole (kōhai) rises behind him, incorporating a circular halo directly behind his head. The aureole is richly ornamented in high relief with intricate stylised cloud, swirling and flame motifs. Amida is seated upon a finely carved lotus throne with overlapping rows of petals. The multi-tiered, architecturally structured wooden pedestal is elaborately decorated with finely pierced floral and wave motifs and rests on a circular base.
From an old German private collection - Partially damages due to age, slightly rest, mandorla and base later