Japanese Buddha
13 February 2019
Description

Wooden Buddha statue, Circulation 1890, North Japan, from Hachinohe City. Height 65cm width 52cm

Provenance

Japan

Acquired from
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For sale
Maybe
Answered within 3 days
By Klaus
Feb 16, 16:19 UTC
Fair Market Value
$1,500 - $2,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a late Meiji period large wooden buddha, gilt or sheet metal gilt over black lacquer, patinated. The Buddha is depicted seated, the mudra is invisible, mandorla and lotus throne is missing. The estimate is based on similar items offered or sold at auction. There is no measurement for the sentimental value you might attach to the item.

Scott wilson Feb 17, 07:32 UTC

Thank you, found the below site which was helpful in terms of era history. Anyway way of get a base, and what does invisible Mudra maean?I have found all the other Mudra meanings. One other thing how did they get the gold colour in the metal gilt?
I have looked for a long time in Australia it’s been hard to find a good Buddha statue. I have been more involved with the Therevaden tradition. However, really like the Japanese example better than southern examples.

Warm regards
Scott

http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/japanese-buddhism-condensed-guide.html#meiji

Klaus Feb 17, 16:46 UTC

Hi, I was surprised to see the hand gesture hidden by the cloth. I must admit I have never seen this version before. I assume it is the mida-no-jōin mudra, perhaps the artisan thought this is spiritual in itself and he leaves it to the believer to imagine it? The colour of the gilding looks more like brass, an alloy of copper and zinc. I agree, the japanese buddha statues are more refined. But this is a very personal decision.

Scott wilson Feb 17, 22:46 UTC

Thank you for all your feedback and friendly service.

Warm regards

Scott

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