Eleven-headed Bodhisattva ( Jūichimen Kannon ), Japan, Edo Period, 18th/19th Century
A wooden sculpture on a pedestal depicts a one-headed Bodhisattva - Jūichimen Kannon. This is a variety of bodhisattva highly revered in Japan. The other heads, summarily marked, symbolize the ten stages of existence to attain Buddhahood, and at the top is the head of Amida Buddha. In his hand he holds a lotus flower - a symbol of purity, and the desire to save all living beings. The wood is polychrome, gilded with scales. Japan, Edo period, 18th/19th century. Height 54 cm (39.5 cm figure alone), width 22 cm, depth 27 cm. Good condition as seen in the photos, some polychrome damage. Free delivery in EU. ! I send parcels by insured courier (DPD or DHL). All items are packaged very carefully.
870 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Gilted wood
Width: 22
Height: 54
Depth: 27
Reference (ID): 934762
Availability: In stock
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