This rare image depicts the Crimson Crystal Buddha of Infinite Life, or Red Amida, with a red body; it is more common to see Red Amida with a red robe. His crown contains the Five Wisdom Buddhas who represent different aspects of wisdom. He is supported by a lotus flower with five- and single-pronged <em>vajras,</em> ritual implements derived from ancient Indian weapons. Their selection is particular to specific deities and rites and based on sacred texts.

<i>Japanese Gallery 235 Rotation</i>. The Cleveland Museum of Art (organizer) (July 11, 2018-January 7, 2019).

Japanese Gallery 235 Rotation

A vertically oriented hanging scroll depicts Amida Buddha with red skin seated cross-legged on a red lotus throne. He wears patterned gold and green robes, hands resting in his lap. A large white halo and dark concentric rings frame him, with red rays extending across the dark background. Below the throne, a gold staff connects to a horizontal four-pronged object on a smaller lotus. Floral borders frame the central composition.

A vertically oriented ink and color on silk painting depicts Amida with a deep red skin tone seated cross-legged on a multi-petaled lotus flower. Positioned within a large white circle, the figure, with downcast eyes, wears an intricate gold crown over a rounded head protrusion and emits thin red rays. Below, a pointed gold scepter sits atop another small flower. The composition uses dark, solid tones for the background to highlight the central luminous circle.

(N. V. Hammer, Inc., New York, NY, ?-1971, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art)

The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH, 1971-present

Red Amida

赤阿弥陀像

Red Amida

赤阿弥陀像

Japan, Kamakura period

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Red Amida

赤阿弥陀像

Japan, Kamakura period

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