Asian Art Auction

November 28, 2016

LOT 46

Lot 46

A Massive Wood Carved Lacquered Aizen Myō-ō, Showa Period

A Massive Wood Carved Lacquered Aizen Myō-ō, Showa Period
Lot 46 Details
A Massive Wood Carved Lacquered Aizen Myō-ō, Showa Period

昭和時代 木雕加彩愛染明王

The 'Esoteric Buddhist King of Passion' seated in dhyanasana and portrayed with six arms and hands holding various attricutes as he sits fronting a circular mandorla on a lotus throne
height 33.9" — 86 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,375
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Purchased in Kyoto, Japan in the 1990s

Note:

A wood carved figure of Aizen is rare. For a Kamakura period example, see the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession number 09.383, gift of Francis Gardner Curtis (b. 1868 - d. 1915)

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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