Lot 312 - A209AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday, 18. June 2024, 02.00 PM
A LACQUER FIGURE OF FUKUKENJAKU KANNON.
Japan, 17th/18th c. Height 91 cm, figure 55 cm.
Wood with gold over black and red lacquer, the eyes are barely visible under the almost closed lids. A manifestation of Kannon, here with three heads, who is literally 'never without a lasso' in one of her many hands to catch stray souls to lead them to salvation. Minor traces of age.
Provenance: Old Swiss private collection from Southern Switzerland.
CHF 3 000 / 5 000 | (€ 3 090 / 5 150)
Sold for CHF 3 750 (including buyer’s premium)
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