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590 - A fine carved wooden and ivory okimono of Kannon
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A fine carved wooden and ivory okimono of Kannon Japan, Meiji period H. 33,2 cm A finely crafted, fully three-dimensional depiction of the standing Kannon, the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion and mercy. Wood with a lacquer finish and partial gold lacquer. The face, hands and füße are crafted from ivory. Kannon is depicted wearing a long, richly pleated robe with sleeves falling low and a tall, elaborately decorated headdress. The finely modelled face, with downcast eyes and a gentle expression, conveys tranquillity and spiritual contemplation. One hand is raised in a mudra, whilst the other holds the Amrita flask. Formerly from an old German private collection, old collection label bearing No. 993 - This lot has EU marketing authorisation - Minimal traces of age, few material cracks, few tiny chips to the rim
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