A Japanese carved ivory figure depicting Kannon seated meditating on a lotus throne placed on the back of a turtle. Pierced mandorla. Signed. Meiji 1868–1912. Weight 690 gr. H. 26 cm. Wooden base included.
Provenance: Lise Hüttemeier, daughter of C.K. Hansen former CEO of the East Asiatic Company, who acquired the ivory figure from H.V. Jacobsen, also a former director of the East Asiatic Company, who was a well-known major collector of Chinese art during his stay in China in the early 20th century.
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Asian art, 2 June 2017
Not sold