Vtg Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Namu Amida Butsu Icon
This is a Japanese vintage fabric hanging scroll representing Amida Buddha, or Gohonzon. It is an icon displayed in Japanese Buddhist home altars, Butsudan. It is a powerful religious image, aimed to be the center piece of an altar. This Gohonzon is red, blue and gold. It is signed on the back. Gohonzon are usually paired with two other icons (owakigake): one on the left and one the right.
- Black, brown, red, blue, gold
- Fabric, paper, wood, metal
- C1930
- Some characters on the back: 本願寺 Hongwanji, 方便法身尊形 hobenhosshinnosongyo
- Item weight: 25 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 34 cm tall x 14.5 cm wide x 1 cm thick
- Great condition. Paper is torn on the top and back. Missing part on the top right of the icon. One red string attaching the icon to the top is missing, the other is damaged. Discoloration on the hanging string. Marks on the metal embellishments. Wear and tear due to use. Please see the photos.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan
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