Polychromed-Wood Deva Ten Zushi Mid-Edo Period ca. 1750
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture: Pre 1800: Item # 1462355
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture: Pre 1800: Item # 1462355
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A female deva (Jp. ten) holding a vajra staff (Jp. kongou houbou) in both hands, standing upon a rock-form dais and rectangular plinth, and backed by a halo-type mandorla (Jp. zu-ko), the entirety encased in a protective display case (Jp. zushi) in plain wood original to the sculpture. Yosegi-zukuri joined-block wooden construction, eyes of inset crystal, crown and necklace in gilt-copper and colored glass, finished in natural-pigment polychrome and gilt. Mid-Edo Period ca. 1750. Excellent condition, the polychrome finish still bright and clean with only a couple of points of very minor old loss and minimal patination.
A female deva (Jp. ten) holding a vajra staff (Jp. kongou houbou) in both hands, standing upon a rock-form dais and rectangular plinth, and backed by a halo-type mandorla (Jp. zu-ko), the entirety encased in a protective display case (Jp. zushi) in plain wood original to the sculpture. Yosegi-zukuri joined-block wooden construction, eyes of inset crystal, crown and necklace in gilt-copper and colored glass, finished in natural-pigment polychrome and gilt. Mid-Edo Period ca. 1750. Excellent condition, the polychrome finish still bright and clean with only a couple of points of very minor old loss and minimal patination.
Overall height of sculpture, including halo-type mandorla, dais, and plinth: 42 cm
Height of figure only: 30 cm
Zushi exterior height: 45.5 cm
Width: 23.5 cm
Depth: 18 cm.
An outstanding piece in all respects. Highly collectible.
