Asian Art Auction

December 05, 2011

LOT 41

Lot 41

Ivory Carved Figure of Kannon, Signed Unzan, Circa 1900

Ivory Carved Figure of Kannon, Signed Unzan, Circa 1900
Lot 41 Details
Ivory Carved Figure of Kannon, Signed Unzan, Circa 1900

Wearing long flowing robes and elaborate jewelry, the goddess of mercy holding a vase containing a lotus flower and standing on a high double-lotus base
height 21.1" — 53.5 cm.
inscribed red lacquer seal of Unzan to base

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $3,600
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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LOT 41
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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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