East Asia, Japan, late Edo to early Meiji period, ca. 19th century CE. A skillfully carved wooden sculpture of a monk shown seated in lotus position with hands together on his lap. A lengthy robe with billowing sleaves wraps at his chest, enveloping his slender figure as his stern visage faces forward, exhibiting slender eyes beneath bushy brows and a wrinkled forehead, a naturalistic nose, prominent nasolabial folds, and a down-turned mouth. His bald head is flanked by a pair of lengthy ears. A pair of Japanese characters are inscribed on the base, perhaps to serve as a signature or identify the monk. Size: 8" W x 9.5" H (20.3 cm x 24.1 cm)

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s

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#170445

Some stable surface fissures, as well as expected nicks and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining detail and great patina to wood. Japanese characters and old collection number inscribed on base.