Japanese Works of Art - 27th July 2021
Lot 414
A JAPANESE WOOD MODEL OF SHO KANNON
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £3800
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Description
A JAPANESE WOOD MODEL OF SHO KANNON
HEIAN PERIOD OR LATER, 11TH CENTURY OR LATER
The body carved from a single block of wood, the figure shown standing with one arm raised higher than the other, dressed with long flowing robes and with a tall headdress, with a glass or crystal bead on her forehead signifying spiritual elevation, ushnisa, the head with remnants of gesso and traces of pigment, raised on a rectangular wood stand, the figure 61.5cm. (2)
PROVENANCE: BY REPUTE, FROM A JAPANESE PRIVATE COLLECTION, KYOTO.