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This listing is for a vintage Amida Nyorai Buddha made around 40-50 years ago. This piece is a combination of gold leaf and black lacquer over a wooden base.  Buddha stands on a lotus pedestal while the whole figure is backed by a mandorla decorated with swirling clouds.  Unfortunately the right hand is missing, it would have formed a ritual gesture known as a mudra.  Buddha’s hand gestures are intended to soothe and beckon the faithful.  His facial expression is perfectly serene, thus giving the deity a sense of gentle warmth and compassion.

Amida Nyorai is the Japanese translation of the Sanskrit name ‘Amitabha Tathagata’. According to legend Amida Nyorai was once a king who rejected his throne and then became a Buddha by committing to forty eight vows. He is known as the Buddha of infinite light, because it is thought that his radiance is infinite and can illuminate in ten directions without obstruction. He is also referred to as the Buddha of infinite life, because his lifespan is without limit. He is often seated in lotus position on a jewel lotus. The lotus is significant as it is a symbol of purity.                                                                  

Size

H.19.5cm (7.6”) x 6cm (2.3”) across x 5cm (1.9”) from back to front                                      

Condition

His right hand is missing, there are light scratches and scuffing on the black lacquered parts, as well as some minor wear on the gold leaf parts.                                                     

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA:  EMS Express (approx. 7-15 days).  Combined shipping available (please send us a message) but please note that the price does not get cheaper for Airmail or EMS, in fact it becomes more expensive.  If you want to save money and don't mind a very long 3 month wait, request sea mail (11-12 weeks depending on processing and backlogs at destination ports). Inexpensive Airmail Small Packet option unavailable.

**UK and Canada:  EMS Express (approx. 7-15 days).  Combined shipping available (please send us a message) but please note that the price does not get cheaper for EMS, in fact it becomes more expensive.  If you want to save money and don't mind a very long 3 month wait, request sea mail (11-12 weeks depending on processing and backlogs at destination ports). Inexpensive Airmail Small Packet and regular Airmail is currently unavailable.

**Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail ePacket (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail ePacket (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail ePacket (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail ePacket (please send us a message).

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.