Beschreibung:

Japan, 17th-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Cast standing with the right hand holding a scroll, the left holding on to one of her flowing garlands, the serene face with downcast eyes under a rock crystal urna and flanked by long earlobes, the chest adorned with a beaded necklace, the hair arranged in a high topknot above a crown. HEIGHT 31.5 cm WEIGHT 1,540 g Condition: Good condition with old wear and some casting irregularities, remnants of ancient gilt, minuscule nicks here and there, and occasional light scratches. An inlay to the crown is possibly lost. Provenance: French private collection.