Crowned iron Amitabha, Ming dynasty(1368-1644), 15th c., cast iron Buddha Amitabha(chin. emituofo) on lotus flower throne, in lotus position(skrt. padmasana) the hands in the gesture of Tathagata(chin. rulai-yin/jap. Raigo-in) over the lap with upward pointing palms together with touching thumbs, the ritual crown with a Buddha in each of the five picture fields is suitable for the uniqueness of Amitabha dressed in a ceremonial robe, whose chest area carries a radiant cakra swastika, 28x18x14cm