This intricately carved wooden Buddha is a beautiful example of Japanese religious art from the Taisho era. From the flowing lines of the Buddha’s robe to the multiple levels of his throne, the attention to detail of this master carver is quite spectacular. One of my favorite things about this piece is the significance of the Lotus blossom. The lotus is the only plant that is honored as one of the “Eight Buddhists Emblems” signifying Truth, Fertility and Purity because the blossom emerges from t ...click for details
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