The Zen patriarch wearing a long flowing robe and cowl, the face showing a fierce expression with wide eyes painted in white, black, and yellow, furrowed brows, a broad nose, and slender lips forming a frown. The rakan wearing a long flowing monastic robe as well, his hands resting on his knees, one hand holding a mallet, the removable head with eyes painted in white, black, and brown. Both figures seated on an original lacquer-gilt wood base. (3)
HEIGHT 47.5 cm (incl. base)
Condition: Good condition with wear, natural age cracks, the rakan with some losses, the base with natural age cracks and extensive wear to gilt. Provenance: Swedish private collection.