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A GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI, LATE KAMAKURA PERIOD, WITH C14 TEST CONFIRMING THE DATING
Lot 149 - JPN0625
Japan, 14th century, late Kamakura Period (1185-1333)
Scientific Analysis Report: The result of a radiocarbon dating test conducted by RCD Lockinge, from a sample taken in March 2024 of the present sculpture’s head, is consistent with the dating of this lot. A copy of the signed report, dated 31 May 2024, accompanies this lot.
Standing in samabhanga with the hands held in raigo-in, dressed in a loose-fitting monastic robe cascading in richly carved concentric and parallel folds, the face with a serene expression marked by downcast crystal-inlaid eyes and byakugo (urna) as well as full lips forming a subtle smile, flanked by long pendulous earlobes, the hair arranged in small snail-shell spiral curls (rahotsu) over the ushnisha with nikkeishu.
Mounted on a modern stand.
HEIGHT 33.2 cm (excl. stand) and 35.9 cm (incl. stand)
Condition: Good condition with light wear, extensive wear to gilt, the hands and part of the hems reattached and renewed, few tiny chips to hems, the feet lost, expected flaking, the crystal inlay to the right eye lost.
Provenance: European private collection.
Auction comparison:
Compare a related wood figure of Amida Nyorai, dated to the 13th century, 37.1 cm high, at Christie’s, Japanese and Korean Art, 19 March 2019, New York, lot 288 (sold for USD 50,000). Compare a related wood figure of Amida Nyorai, dated 13th-14th century, 16.5 cm high, at Christie’s, Japanese and Korean Art, 19 March 2024, New York, lot 137 (at an estimate of USD 12,000).
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