| 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. Sold To Private Collection | 
