Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The Buddhist angel (apsara in Sanskrit) depicted in mid-flight her celestial scarf and the tail feathers of her hagoromo (feather dress) swaying gracefully in the wind. Her hair is tied in a high chignon mounted by a chrysanthemum-tiara and she wears exquisite feather earrings. With both hands she holds a sho (mouth organ). Her facial features reflect her beauty and divinity as she smiles gracefully. The ivory bearing a lovely, warm, and lustrous patina. Good asymmetrical himotoshi through the underside, the larger hole generously excavated to accommodate the knot. This is certainly the largest and finest example of a tennin we have seen. LENGTH 7.9 cm Condition: Good condition with associated surface wear and age cracks; stunning patina. Some old and non-distracting chips. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.
Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The Buddhist angel (apsara in Sanskrit) depicted in mid-flight her celestial scarf and the tail feathers of her hagoromo (feather dress) swaying gracefully in the wind. Her hair is tied in a high chignon mounted by a chrysanthemum-tiara and she wears exquisite feather earrings. With both hands she holds a sho (mouth organ). Her facial features reflect her beauty and divinity as she smiles gracefully. The ivory bearing a lovely, warm, and lustrous patina. Good asymmetrical himotoshi through the underside, the larger hole generously excavated to accommodate the knot. This is certainly the largest and finest example of a tennin we have seen. LENGTH 7.9 cm Condition: Good condition with associated surface wear and age cracks; stunning patina. Some old and non-distracting chips. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.
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