A blackened wood figure of a King of Hell (Enma-o)....
A blackened wood figure of a King of Hell (Enma-o). Meiji period, late 19th century
Meiji
Seated in meditation, the object in his right hand missing, a high crown with the character for king on his head, the garment adorned with a cloud pattern of lacquer putty, the large eyes of glass. Engraved signature Gyokuzan saku.
Height 29.7 cm
Provenance
Collection Pastor Maas, The Netherlands (according to the consignor)
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A blackened wood figure of a King of Hell (Enma-o). Meiji period, late 19th century
Meiji
Seated in meditation, the object in his right hand missing, a high crown with the character for king on his head, the garment adorned with a cloud pattern of lacquer putty, the large eyes of glass. Engraved signature Gyokuzan saku.
Height 29.7 cm
Provenance
Collection Pastor Maas, The Netherlands (according to the consignor)
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Time, Location
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