6 Nov 2012
14:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street
Fine Japanese Art Afternoon Session
Back to auction 20023
Fine Japanese Art Afternoon Session
Back to auction 20023
An ivory figural group of Benten and attendant
Meiji Period
The Goddess of Literature and Music dressed in sumptuous robes, wearing an elaborate head-dress and draped in a long billowing sash descending from across her shoulders as she plays the biwa, her attendant standing to her left, clutching the long handle of a basket containing pomegranates, unsigned. 13.6cm (5¼in) high.
The Goddess of Literature and Music dressed in sumptuous robes, wearing an elaborate head-dress and draped in a long billowing sash descending from across her shoulders as she plays the biwa, her attendant standing to her left, clutching the long handle of a basket containing pomegranates, unsigned. 13.6cm (5¼in) high.
Sold for
£1,500
inc. premium
Footnotes
- 象牙彫置物 弁天と従者 無銘 明治時代
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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