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Antique
Lacquered Crystal Inlays Gilt Wood Statue
Shaka
Buddha
Shakyamuni
Lacquered,
Gilded Wood
w. Crystal Inlays
Edo Period, circa: 1603-1867
H
8.5" (21cm.), W 4.5" (11.5cm.), D 4.5" (11.5cm.)
- Overall Height: 14 inches -
Condition:
Good, minor abrasion
The
original statue of this fine head of Shaka or Amida Buddha
is presumable around 32" in height, an excellent example
of the Early Edo sculpture in excellent preservation.
The
present example shows Shaka Buddha with a peaceful contemplative
expression. His broad face is typical of Buddhas of the Kamakura
period onward. It is carved in clear definition. With hair
lacquered in black, and face heavily gilded in pure gold,
detailed with crystal inlays for both the urna and ushnisha,
face framed in two perfectly arched eyebrows that extend almost
to reach his temples, pronounced nose ridge against a pair
of bow-shaped lips, opened earlobes and small well formed
hair curls are elements that indicated the carving is both
firm and delicate; a rare find for a serious Japanese antique
collector.
Private
Collection
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