Katalognummer: AK0220-101 MASAKAZU: A LARGE IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON AND DRAGON By Masakazu, signed Masakazu Japan, second half of the 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved of several pieces of ivory, the goddess stands on a lotus base, holds a lotus flower and wears long flowing robes surrounded by heavenly bands. Her face bears a benevolent expression with downcast eyes. Note the elaborately carved jewelry on her breast, skirt and ears, the inlays to the jewelry and eyes of the dragon and the small Arhat figure on top of her head. The artist signature MASAKAZU is found on a tsuishu lacquer cartouche neatly inlaid to the base. Matching wood base. HEIGHT 35 cm (excluding base) and 39.5 cm (the ensemble) Condition: Excellent condition with some wear and minor age cracks. Provenance: English private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 500 -
Katalognummer: AK0220-101 MASAKAZU: A LARGE IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON AND DRAGON By Masakazu, signed Masakazu Japan, second half of the 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved of several pieces of ivory, the goddess stands on a lotus base, holds a lotus flower and wears long flowing robes surrounded by heavenly bands. Her face bears a benevolent expression with downcast eyes. Note the elaborately carved jewelry on her breast, skirt and ears, the inlays to the jewelry and eyes of the dragon and the small Arhat figure on top of her head. The artist signature MASAKAZU is found on a tsuishu lacquer cartouche neatly inlaid to the base. Matching wood base. HEIGHT 35 cm (excluding base) and 39.5 cm (the ensemble) Condition: Excellent condition with some wear and minor age cracks. Provenance: English private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 500 -
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