Forney, TX
Details
- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 3.75ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Japanese
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Gemstone
- Giltwood
- Lacquer
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- A superb museum quality example, in excellent original antique condition, with beautifully aged patina, rich luminous glow, age appropriate accretions, … moreA superb museum quality example, in excellent original antique condition, with beautifully aged patina, rich luminous glow, age appropriate accretions, minimal wear consistent with age and handling, including worn finish to rear bottom edge. Excellent presentation less
- Description
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A remarkable very fine quality late Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese hand carved and painted gemstone mounted lacquered gilt wood Buddha …
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A remarkable very fine quality late Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese hand carved and painted gemstone mounted lacquered gilt wood Buddha figure.
Japan, circa 1860, exceptionally carved diminutive lightweight wooden Buddha sculpture, with blue domed ushnisha crown, adorned with red cabochons to head and forehead, finely detailed and hand painted facial features, exquisitely sculpted cascading robe, depicted in seated position with arms in dhyana (meditation) mudra, lavishly lacquer gilded original finish retains its brilliant luster.
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
From an important California collection
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. 2024 Day 1 Mid-Century, Antiques, Asian & More catalog, lot 1324
DIMENSIONS: (approx)
5" High, 4" Wide, 3.75" D;
*Additional photos available upon request*
CONDITION REPORT:
A superb museum quality example, in Excellent original antique condition. Beautifully aged patina, rich luminous glow, age appropriate accretions. Minimal wear consistent with age and handling, including worn finish to rear bottom edge. Excellent presentation
Keywords:
Japanese Asian antique exotic oriental Chinese export Japonisme Japanesque Japanned Chinoiserie decor Buddhist temple statue jewel jeweled figural carving Thai Ayutthaya Burmese Buddhism religious relic shrine object polychrome curiosity cabinet sculpture meditating less
Forney, TX
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