Kannon In Lacquered And Gilded Wood. Japan Early Edo Period 18th Century Or Before.

Kannon in lacquered and gilded wood. Japan early Edo period 18th century or before. The deity is represented seated surrounded by his multiple arms holding various attributes. Excellent quality of sculpture, on its skull multiple small heads (10+1) pegged, pretty draping, beautiful facial expression, the eyes and the third frontal eye in glass or rock crystal. Thick, solid lacquer, beautiful gilding. Avalokitesvara wears all her jewelry. Complete set with its glory and its original base. Japan Edo period 18° or before. This statuette has fortunately never been restored, and it has not been cleaned for a long time, which has helped to preserve it. The gold remains in good condition under the dust and grease of the incense. The jewelry is entirely gilded with mercury and its gilding perhaps needs cleaning? Height: 68cm the divinity alone: 26cm This is a statuette of excellent quality, the best at that time. It is worthy of being included in the best collections. But you have to take great care of it, it is not an object.