Zushi shrine, sculpture of a 6armed Bodhisattva Kannon, Japan
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1800: Item # 1434444
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1800: Item # 1434444
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$3,700.00
Small Buddhist shrine, or zushi, containing the figure of the Bodhisattva Kannon Nyoirin in six-armed form, sitting on a lotus base positioned on rocks. Kannon sits in position of royal ease, his head resting on his main right arm. In his other right hands he holds the wish-granting jewel (nyoi hoju) and a rosary of stringed beads. His main left hand rests on the lotus, while the others hold a script and a, now missing, lotus flower. He wears a crown and jewelry on his chest made of gilt metal and beads. Behind his head a halo.
Carved wood, stained black with mineral pigments and gold.
Height case 10.5 inches.
Figure: Some minor rubbing and lacquer chips, two tips of lotus petals on dais broken and repaired, fringe of crown on right missing, few fingertips slightly chipped.
Case: minor traces of usage.
Overall condition very good.
