Left Hand of a Colossal Amida Buddha
SculptureJapanese13th century

Left Hand of a Colossal Amida Buddha

first quarter 13th century

Artists

KaikeiArtist

Description

From the central deity of an Amida triad originally installed at Shin-Daibutsu-ji Temple in Iga, Mie Prefecture.

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Wood with traces of lacquer, polychromy, and gilding
Culture
Japanese
Period
Kamakura period, 1185-1333
Century
13th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

L. 66.7 cm (26 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Ex-Tamai Collection, Nara

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