Descent of Amitabha (Amida Raigo-zu)
13th century
Pure-land Buddhist devotees believe their devotions to Buddhist practice during their lifetime merit rebirth in Amida Buddha’s pure-land paradise after their death. In this painting, Amida Buddha is descending to welcome the devotee to his paradise.
Ink, color, and gold on silk
Image: 48 3/8 × 18 1/4 in. (122.9 × 46.4 cm)
Overall: 79 3/4 × 22 3/8 in. (202.6 × 56.8 cm; with knobs: 24 1/4 in. (61.6 cm)
Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection
65.20
Provenance: Dr. Fuller purchased from Mayuyama & Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan; donated to Seattle Art Museum, 1965
