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Sep 23, 2021
depicting the bodhisattva Guanyin (Kannon) in relief against a flame mandorla, on rectangular base, surfaces carved with minimal decoration, 10-1/4 x 5-1/8 x 2-1/2 in.; with carved wood stand, 1 x 5-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.
Provenance: K. Watanabe Curios, Tokyo (accompanied by paperwork dated June 12, 1947); Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family
The lot is accompanied by a note from K. Watanabe Curios, Tokyo, dated˜June 12, 1947˜dating the piece to 420-588 A.D.
surface dirt layer and accretion, large chip and loss to one side, crack through body running from edge to top of Guanyin's head, scattered edge wear and small chips; stand associated, light scratches and wear, small chip to underside
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