Edo Amida Nyorai Amitabha 19th Century Antique Wood Buddha Butsudan Zushi Shrine 阿彌陀佛

Japanese Edo Lacquered Gilt Wood Zushi ShrineAmida Buddha Shrine 阿彌陀佛Circa: Edo Period. early 19th centuryZushi: H 20.25 in. (51.5cm), W 7 in. (18cm), D 5 in. (12.5cm)Figure: H 9.25 in. (23.5cm), W 3 in. (7.5cm), D 2.5 in. (6.4cm)Aged with minor losses on pedestal, overall very good condition! What appears to be merely an old lacquered box, when open, the inside of this zushi reveals a radiant wash of gold illuminating a stately golden Buddha, Amida Nyorai standing atop a five-tiers pedestal with a large golden nimbus. The Buddha of Infinite Light is carved with utmost finesse; detailed with parallel arcs of falling garment in a concentric pulse, simple robes fall in rhythmic folds and large draped sleeves framing the imperturbable figure; his hands in vitarka mudra, the gesture of discourse, face is broad with full cheeks, curving lips and arching brows above inserted crystal eyes. As he welcomes all sentients on an open lotus, an infinite space of luminous consciousness in this cen