possibly late Muromachi period, of jointed construction with multiple parts (buddha, mandorla, halo, and tiered lotus base), finely carved and detailed Amida Nyorai (Amitabha) with hands raised in raigo-in mudra, verso with Japanese inscription (trans. "...Sodojo Enkoji Temple"), 31-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 11-1/2 in.
Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation
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The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation
patinated surface, scattered scratches and minor losses to gilding, scattered chips and losses around tiered base and lotus petals, some rubbing and loss to gilding at halo center from abrasion against buddha's hair, halo lacking a few rays, some elements slightly loose, but overall in stable condition, surface dirt at crevices
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