An Unusual Japanese Mingei Wooden Figure of a Priest. Edo Period 18th. Century.

Ht. 14 ins. (35.5 cms) This appealing piece shows a priest with his head and hands raised in supplication, probably a portrait of an actual priest. It has the broad expressive carving of the mingei (folk craft) artist who has left the piece unpainted or decorated but showing the natural grain of the softwood...