late Heian to Kamakura period; 13th - 14th century.
Height: 33 cm (41 cm incl. stand)
carved from red sandalwood a treasured aromatic wood in Japan introduced via Tang China
the sandalwood used when linking Shinto and Buddhist practices
the hands now missing would have been held palms pressed together in a symbolic gesture of reverence
Inv# m16
Please enquire: jw.myeast@gmail.com
late Heian to Kamakura period; 13th - 14th century.
Height: 33 cm (41 cm incl. stand)
carved from red sandalwood a treasured aromatic wood in Japan introduced via Tang China
the sandalwood used when linking Shinto and Buddhist practices
the hands now missing would have been held palms pressed together in a symbolic gesture of reverence
Inv# m16
Please enquire: jw.myeast@gmail.com
