| Accession Nr.: | 3249 |
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| Type: | lacquers |
| Date of production: |
17th century
Edo (Tokugawa) period |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collected by Péter Vay |
| Materials/Techniques: | lacquered and gilded wood |
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| Dimensions: | height: 53 cm width: 44 cm depth: 34 cm with base: 79 cm |
Formerly seated on a tall lotus throne, this statue of Lord Amida once served to assure believers of their salvation. The Buddha of “Measureless Light” (Japanese: Muyoko) is depicted in the lotus position (Japanese: kekkafuza), his two feet resting on his thighs, and his light spreads in all directions, towards the ten points of the compass. His hair is arranged in tiny coils, with a jewel (rocky crystal) inlaid at the front.