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AN IMPRESSIVE LARGE GILT-LACQUERED ZUSHI (PORTABLE BUDDHIST SHRINE) OF AMIDA, EDO PERIOD
Lot 167 - JPN0625
Japan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The slender shrine of roiro with hinged doors and gilt-metal fittings finely chased with foliate scroll against a ring-punched ground, including pine-form closure and pinecone-handles, the interior of the shrine lacquered gold. The shrine containing Amida standing on a lotus throne atop an elaborate base, dressed in loose robes draped over both shoulders, his hands in anjali mudra before the chest, the face with a benevolent expression and downcast eyes, surmounted by rows of tight curls, and flanked by pendulous earlobes. His body is enveloped by a scrolling flame mandorla highlighted in red and gold. The figure is framed by sinuous dragons emerging from clouds and turbulent waves, all fitted within the gold-lacquered interior.
HEIGHT 113 cm (the shrine), 40 cm (the figure)
Condition: Very good condition. A few repairs to the flaming mandorla and some light general wear and tiny losses throughout.
Provenance: From a private collection in Berlin, Germany.
Auction comparison:
Compare a related lacquered zushi with Amida Nyorai, dated to 18th-19th century, at Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 16 June 2023, Vienna, lot 62 (sold for EUR 23,400).
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