A Japanese gilt-wood figure of Kannon
Lot 589 THE PROPERTY OF THE ESTATE OF THE VON OPEL FAMILY (LOTS 415-430, 577-579, 581-585, 589-591 AND 599-600)

A Japanese gilt-wood figure of Kannon

CIRCA 16TH CENTURY

Closed13 December 2012

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EUR 5,625

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A Japanese gilt-wood figure of Kannon
Circa 16th Century
Standing in samabhanga, his right hand down in a form of vitarkamudra, his left hand originally holding a lotus-flower, clad in dhoti, a cape draped over his shoulders, the face with serene expression, head topped with various heads
135 cm. high

Acquired by Dr. Georg von Opel (1912-1971), Germany.