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149 | A RARE AND LARGE LACQUER-GILT
WOOD FIGURE OF SEISHI BOSATSU,
MUROMACHI PERIOD
Condition: Overall very good and original condition considering the
Japan, 15th-16th century, Muromachi period (1336-1573) age of the figure. The gilt-lacquer coating is very well-preserved.
There are some scattered losses to lacquer, very minor professional
touch-ups, smaller chips, sections of the garland and the right
Seishi Bosatsu (Mahasthamaprapta), also known as the Bodhisattva foot have been re-attached. Small losses to the crown and the
of strength and wisdom, is standing in a pose of reverence, slightly ornamental gilt brass necklace has been lost.
kneeling and leaning forwards, the hands together in gassho-in. Provenance: French private collection, acquired in 2006 from
The facial features are finely crafted, radiating with compassion Piasa, Paris, by repute.
and wisdom, the eyes are down-cast and the third eye is carved
on the forehead. The hair is tied into a top knot with a water jar AUCTION
inside, representing wisdom. She wears the original gilt brass crown COMPARISON
elaborately carved with a bird. The figure is set on the original
gilt-lacquered lotus base, specifically fitted for this figure. Note A related figure belonging to
particularly the expressively carved garment folds and flowing the same triad was offered by
garlands. Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 6
November 2014, London, lot 275
(estimate 15.000-20.000 GBP).
Seishi Bosatsu was usually depicted within an Amid triad with
Amida Buddha in the center and Kannon to the left.
Estimate EUR 8,000
HEIGHT total 88 cm, HEIGHT figure only 62.5 cm Starting price EUR 4,000

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