

Lot 682
A GILT AND POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF AIZEN MYO-O Japan, 19th century or possibly later
12 – 19 May 2025, 12:00 BST
Online, London, KnightsbridgeSold for £704 inc. premium
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A GILT AND POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF AIZEN MYO-O
Japan, 19th century or possibly later
The wrathful deity in a gilt-decorated floral garment and arm rings, seated on a lotus pedestal, his right hand holding a four-prong vajra and his left hand grasping a bell, the face with a ferocious expression below a shishi headdress, all against a circular nimbus painted with flames. 21.4cm (8 3/8in) high.
The wrathful deity in a gilt-decorated floral garment and arm rings, seated on a lotus pedestal, his right hand holding a four-prong vajra and his left hand grasping a bell, the face with a ferocious expression below a shishi headdress, all against a circular nimbus painted with flames. 21.4cm (8 3/8in) high.
Footnotes
日本 十九世紀或更晚 漆彩愛染明王像
Provenance: Given to him by a friend
Auction label on base - lot 479 - 60s sale.