25th Nov, 2023 12:00
Islamic, Indian and Asian Art
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A Satsuma Model of Kannon, Signed and Marked, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Japan, signed, marked Meiji period (1868-1912)
decorated in typical enamels and gilt, seated wearing a cowl covering her chignon, and flowing robes with phoenix and leafy go-shichi no kiri, in her hands she holds the large sacred pearl, signed to the base in black.
H. 30 cm.
Part of the Javitri Shah Collection
Sold for €2,860
Japan, signed, marked Meiji period (1868-1912)
decorated in typical enamels and gilt, seated wearing a cowl covering her chignon, and flowing robes with phoenix and leafy go-shichi no kiri, in her hands she holds the large sacred pearl, signed to the base in black.
H. 30 cm.
Part of the Javitri Shah Collection
Auction: Islamic, Indian and Asian Art, 25th Nov, 2023
Our upcoming sale of Islamic, Indian & Southeast Asian Art will present an array of objects created over the course of 20 centuries in the middle east, Asia, the Himalayas, and India. Included in the auction are sculptures in bronze and stone, such as an impressive 10th-century sandstone head of Shiva from Uttar Pradesh, India, gilt bronze Buddhas, Indian furniture, miniature paintings and jewellery.
