Asian Art Auction

December 05, 2011

LOT 36

Lot 36

Satsuma Kannon and Elephant Group, Signed Kizan, Circa 1900

Satsuma Kannon and Elephant Group, Signed Kizan, Circa 1900
Lot 36 Details
Satsuma Kannon and Elephant Group, Signed Kizan, Circa 1900

The goddess of mercy meditating on a a fully caparisoned white elephant
length 10.2" — 26 cm.
signed Satsuma Kizan

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $900
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Lots 34 to 44: Japanese Works of Art from a Nova Scotia Family

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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