Lot Essay
For an other example of Jizo Bosatsu, see lot 190.
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EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)
Details
A FINE LACQUER SHRINE
Edo Period (18th century)
The black lacquer shrine with hinged door and gilt copper kanamono finely chiselled with scrolling foliage, to reveal a polychrome- lacquered and gilt wood sculpture of Jizo Bosatsu wearing a rich brocade robe, seated on a lotus pedestal, holding in his left hand a hoju [sacred pearl], a shakujo [staff] in his right hand, some old wear
11½in. (29cm.) high
Edo Period (18th century)
The black lacquer shrine with hinged door and gilt copper kanamono finely chiselled with scrolling foliage, to reveal a polychrome- lacquered and gilt wood sculpture of Jizo Bosatsu wearing a rich brocade robe, seated on a lotus pedestal, holding in his left hand a hoju [sacred pearl], a shakujo [staff] in his right hand, some old wear
11½in. (29cm.) high
Provenance
Gillot Collection, Paris
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