a Japanese Buddhist figure with hands held together in worship .. a form known as Namu Butsu (mantra chanting) popular during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) … meaning taking refuge in the Amida Buddha who presided over a heavenly paradise promising salvation and rebirth to all worshippers
Kamakura period, 14 th century.
ht: 34 cm ( 44 cm incl. base)
Inv: # m15
Enquire: jw.myeast@gmail.com
a Japanese Buddhist figure with hands held together in worship .. a form known as Namu Butsu (mantra chanting) popular during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) … meaning taking refuge in the Amida Buddha who presided over a heavenly paradise promising salvation and rebirth to all worshippers
Kamakura period, 14 th century.
ht: 34 cm ( 44 cm incl. base)
Inv: # m15
Enquire: jw.myeast@gmail.com
