A cast-iron statue of Amida Nyorai
Probably Muromachi period (1333-1573), 15th/16th centuryThe Buddha conventionally modelled, seated with his hands forming the mudra of meditation; his benevolent gaze directed towards the devotee below. 46cm x 36cm (18 1/8in x 14 1/8in).
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For similar cast-iron statues of Amida Nyorai made in the Kamakura period, see Sato Teruo, Tetsubutsu (Iron Buddhas), Nihon no bijutsu, 252 (May 1987), p.27, no.29.