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Buddha Figure Amida Very Old Wood Japanese

$ 72.87

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Religion: Buddhism
  • Seller Notes: “Very old - see photos. Gilt is partly worn off.”

Description

Amida Buddha partially gilt figurine. Very old—18th - 19th centuries or possibly earlier. This piece measures 3 1/4” in height, diameter of base is 1 1/2” X 7/8”. Small very Powerful This little sculpture was made for a small personal portable altar. The figure is Amida Buddha (Sanskrit : Amitabha). Amida is the Buddha of Infinite Light. Amida is also associated with immortality & the afterlife. Here Amida is shown with his hands in the ‘gasshou’ (Anjali) mudra. Bought at Xanadu Gallery in SF, Ca