Lot 747

Japanese Wooden Seated Medicine Buddha

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Lot 747
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Japanese Wooden Seated Medicine Buddha
Japanese Wooden Seated Medicine Buddha
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Japanese Wooden Seated Medicine Buddha

Estimate: $500 - $750

Starting Bid: $250

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Japan, ca. 19th century CE. Carved wood Buddha, holding a bottle in his hand, probably depicting Yakushi Nyorai, known in English as the Medicine Buddha. The bottle in most Japanese Buddhist art and sculptures, Yakushi Nyorai cradles is a small, lidded medicine jar, flask, or bottle (yakutsubo) in his left hand, which rests calmly on his lap. The Symbolism: The bottle contains divine spiritual medicine. In Japanese Buddhism, this represents the cure for physical and mental illnesses, as well as the "medicine" of the Buddha's teachings (Dharma) to eliminate ignorance and suffering. Hand Gestures: While his left hand holds the bottle, his right hand is lowered in a welcoming, wish-granting gesture (Varada Mudra). Wearing a crown having a tall finial. Sitting on a lacquer ware lotus flower base, and on a low pedestal base. Some remaining traces of gilt highlights on the lotus base. 7.75" H × 4.75" W (19.69 cm H × 12.07 cm W).

Provenance: Collection of Tom Carson, NYS., active 1970’s - early 2000’s, then by descent to family.

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Item # 72196

  • Condition: There is some very minor high-point wear; otherwise overall in excellent condition.

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$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
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