Amida Nyorai 阿弥陀仏

Charming finely carved sandal wooden Buddhistic figure: Amida Nyorai 阿弥陀仏 (also known as Amitabha), the Buddha of Infinite Light, displaying the welcoming mudra 来迎印 (raigô-in) to greet the soul of a faithful devotee at death. The robes are elegantly draped across its body, hanging loose along the arms and opening at the chest. Heightened by a gilded design.
The tight curls painted blue and surmounted by an inlaid ushnisha, underneath a white inlaid byakugo (urna).
Backed by a pillar with a lotus swirling around and topped by a sun-shaped halo.
All resting on a double-lotus throne supported by an ornate galleried pedestal.

Dimensions:
Height 43.5 cm, Width 15 cm, Depth 12 cm.
Height Kannon 19.5 cm.

Sandal wood is known for its pleasant smell.
Shōwa period (1926-1989)
In a very good original condition. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.