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Gilt-wood figure of Amida Buddha

Japan, 13th century Kamakura period

Figure and stand: Height: 90.5cm – Width 27cm – Depth: 24cm

Gilt-wood, crystal inlays

A gilt-wood figure of Amida Buddha in a delicately flowing robe standing on a double lotus base.
The right arm is raised and the left arm is extended with the forefinger and thumb of each hand forming a circle, representing the raigōin mudra, welcoming the believer into Amida’s Great Western Paradise.