阿弥陀如来立像|Amida Nyorai

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14th–15th century · Gilt bronze · Asian Art

The scale of gilt bronze images such as this made them ideal for expressions of personal devotion. Worshippers carried these sculptures in portable shrines called zushi. Although its base is a later addition, the figure has survived in extraordinarily good condition because of this original display environment.

Artist

Unknown

Date

14th–15th century

Medium

Gilt bronze

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975