An Extremely Rare Figure of Bodhisattva Fugen, H- 37 cm. - Gilt lacquered wood - Fugen - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

Antique and Genuine item! ! ! Our Guarantee: The above item is guarantee to be of the time period and condition as described, has been imported and can be exported legally and is legal to buy and sell under all international lows to cultural patrimony. Please be advised that the present lot is very high quality and rare figure. Such objects can be very hard to find on the present art market. Please be also advised that the Fugen is with the original polychrome, gilt and the bronze lotus in his hands, the elephant figure has the original polychrome and the based is original as well. Most of those figures on the market now have lost their attributes (around 95%) or are heavily restored. This is a perfect piece. Condition: Wear, sign of use. The mandorla has been restored. Only with the original pieces. The pieces have been just glued. Furthermore very good condition for its age, original and complete piece. Please see all photos. Provenance From the Estate of Gerald Dan French, Cincinnati, OH, USA The net proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children and The Salvation Army. With finely carved and gilt Buddha atop carved and painted elephant, all above a rock form wood stand Height: 37 cm. From Japan Edo period, first half of the 19th century AD With hard wooden stand. - A certificate of authenticity by Becker Antiques (specialist in. Japanese art since 1969, Amsterdam) will accompany the item. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. It will be professionally packed and safely send in a wooden crate by Fed. Ex. Buyers are responsible for import regulation and restrictions of their own country About us Becker Antiques is one of the most leading reputable antique dealers in the Netherlands. Becker Antiques is a name and place that speaks of excellent antiques and art, outstanding service and worldwide expertise. Founded in 1969 by Jan Simon Becker, Becker Antiques is based in Museum quarter, Amsterdam Oud-Zoud, in a magnificent five-floor townhouse build 1891, at a few minutes from “Rijksmuseum” (National Museum of Art) , the Van Gogh Museum and the famous “Royal Concertgebouw”. Becker Antiques main field covers ceramics – pottery funerary figures (dated from the Han through the Ming dynasties) , Buddhist sculptures and other Chinese works of art. Our other sections are Asian works of art – concerns objects from Japan and South East Asian countries including bronze, stone and wooden sculptures, Chinese furniture from the Qing Dynasty and of course occasional other items. For the last 51 years we have been selling antiques to museums, private collectors and dealers all over the world.