A GILT WOOD FIGURE OF YAKUSHI NYORAI

Japan, circa 19th c. H 21.5 cm.. (figure), 33.5 cm. (overall). Wood with gold and black lacquer, the softly sculpted face with inlaid (gyokugan) slightly open eyes. The Medicine Buddha’s right hand is raised in the gesture of encouragement (semui-in), whilst the vessel containing the healing nectar is in his left. Probably matched plinth with inscription inside. Minor damages. druck bild

Estimate:£1,293.42

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