† AN EARLY CARVED CYPRESS WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI, HEIAN PERIOD

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† AN EARLY CARVED CYPRESS WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI, HEIAN PERIOD Japan, 10th-11th century, Heian period (794-1185) Finely carved from a single block of cypress (hinoki) wood in ichiboku-zukuri, with traces of lacquer and gilding, standing in a classic Heian pose, with his right arm gently raised and left arm lowered in what was likely seppo-in (vitarka mudra). The figure clad in a loosely draped monastic robe that opens at the chest and cascades in voluminous folds over the abdomen, forming vertical pleats. The rounded face conveying a serene expression, distinguished by heavy-lidded, downcast eyes beneath gently arched brows, centered by a byakugo (urna), a broad nose, and full lips, all framed by long, pendulous earlobes. The hair carefully arranged in tight rounded forms over the high nikkei (ushnisha). HEIGHT 37.7 cm (figure) and 42.8 cm (total) Auction comparison: Compare a related carved wood figure of standing Amida Buddha, Heian period, 12th century, 64.5 cm high, at Christie’s, Japanese and Korean Art, 21 September 2006, New York, lot 224 (sold for USD 8,400 or approx. EUR 11,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing). 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.

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