Lot Essay
The bird in the tiara of the figure indicates that it may be a Daoist deity
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A PAINTED WOOD FIGURE OF A FEMALE DEITY
Details
A PAINTED WOOD FIGURE OF A FEMALE DEITY
SONG/YUAN DYNASTY OR LATER
The figure shown seated in rajalilasana with the right arm resting pendent from the raised right knee, the left leg folded, wearing numerous beaded necklaces over a robe tied around the chest and at the waist, with a long scarf draped over the shoulders, the rounded face with a peaceful expression, the eyes closed in contemplation and the mouth set in a gentle smile, all below an encircling tiara centered with a swooping bird, the hair pulled up in a high chignon, traces of red, green, blue and black pigment
46in. (116.8cm.) high
SONG/YUAN DYNASTY OR LATER
The figure shown seated in rajalilasana with the right arm resting pendent from the raised right knee, the left leg folded, wearing numerous beaded necklaces over a robe tied around the chest and at the waist, with a long scarf draped over the shoulders, the rounded face with a peaceful expression, the eyes closed in contemplation and the mouth set in a gentle smile, all below an encircling tiara centered with a swooping bird, the hair pulled up in a high chignon, traces of red, green, blue and black pigment
46in. (116.8cm.) high
Exhibited
Tokyo, Tokyo National Museum, 1955