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A MAGNIFICENT GOLD AND COPPER OJIME IN THE FORM OF KANNON BOSATSU
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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A MAGNIFICENT GOLD AND COPPER OJIME IN THE FORM OF KANNON BOSATSU
Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)
The pale gold ojime of Kannon shown seated in meditation on a copper lotus leaf, holding a gold lotus leaf
2.3cm. high
Literature
International Netsuke Society Journal, October 2002.
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Lot Essay
Although represented as a woman, Kannon is the spiritual son of Amida.