Lot 9558 - ibid152 Asian Art - online only - Wednesday, 18. June 2025, 9.30 AM
A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI
Japan, 18th/19th c. Overall height 58 cm, figure 38 cm.
The Buddha keeps his eyes almost closed, his hands are held in raigô-in, the welcoming mudra. The figure stands on a lotus blossom that emerges from a multi-tiered base, backed by a nimbus.
Provenance: Old Swiss private collection from Southern Switzerland.
Conditionreport:
- lacquer rubbed in places and with some flaking<br>- small damage to right lower arm of Buddha figure, some fingers slightly chipped<br>- restoration to one foot<br>- occasional wear and some light chips to rims of robe <br>- aureole visibly damaged and with several cracks<br>- anchoring glued and with reinforcement at back<br>- inlay at ushnisha lost CHF 800 / 1 200 | (€ 820 / 1 240)
Sold for CHF 1 375 (including buyer's premium)