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Left Hand of a Colossal Amida Buddha

Left Hand of a Colossal Amida Buddha

active c. 1183-1236

Attributed to Kaikei

Japanese

From the central deity of an Amida triad originally installed at Shin-Daibutsu-ji Temple in Iga, Mie Prefecture.

Wood with traces of lacquer, polychromy, and gilding

Kamakura period, 1185-1333

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