Japan, 19th-early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taisho period (1912-1926)
Well cast seated in dhyanasana atop a lotus base raised on a tiered plinth, the hands lowered above his lap and joined in mida no jouin (dhyana mudra), wearing a loosely draped uttarasanga, draped across the shoulders and pulled over the right arm, his serene face with heavy-lidded downcast eyes below arched brows, flanked by long pendulous earlobes, the hair arranged in tight curls over the domed ushnisha.
HEIGHT 17.5 cm (the figure), 36.2 cm (incl. base)
WEIGHT 5,154 g (incl. stand)
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida (Amitabha) and one of the most famous icons of Japan, located on the temple grounds at Kotoku-in in the city of Kamakura near Tokyo. It is also a designated National Treasure, and one of the twenty-two historic sites included in Kamakura's proposal for inclusion in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Including the base, it measures 13.35 meters (43.8 ft) tall and weighs approximately 103 tons. According to temple records, the statue dates from around 1252, during the Kamakura period, which it is named after.
Auction comparison:
Compare a related bronze model of Amida, signed Akimine saku, dated early 20th century, Meiji to Taisho period, 29 cm high, at Bonhams, 16 September 2014, New York, lot 2186 (sold for 8,750 USD).
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