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6155 PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS
6155
6156 A BRONZE FIGURE OF KANNON
70 | BONHAMS Nara period (646-794), 8th century
Standing on a double-lotus pedestal and wearing the characteristic
bodhisattva raiment, his head with a youthful face and elaborate
coiffure encircled by a diadem fronted by a small seated figure of
Amida Buddha
12 1/4in (31.3cm) high
US$15,000 - 20,000
The dating of this lot is consistent with the results of a materials
technical examination dated December 20, 2011.
6156
AN IRON KAKEBOTOKE (VOTIVE PLAQUE)
Kamakura-Nanbokucho period (1185-1392), 14th century
Cast and carved in relief as Yakushi Nyorai , the Buddha of Healing
shown standing on a lotus with his right hand raised in a mudra and
his left holding a vase
7 3/8in (18.7cm) high
US$2,000 - 3,000
