By Gyokusen, signed Gyokusen Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The bodhisattva seated in royal ease on a gigantic carp rising from forcefully crashing, pierced waves. She is wearing a long flowing robe and a large cowl, both finely incised with floral patterns, and holding two lotus stems with buds in one hand, the other hand resting on her raised knee. The carp’s large eyes are lacquered black. Next to the carp stands a young boy holding a miniature stone lantern in one hand and a fan in the other.
HEIGHT 16.6 cm
Condition: The lotus bud she is holding in the back has been reattached. Very tiny age cracks, otherwise good condition. The piercing to the back of Kannon’s head was possibly added at a later stage. Provenance: French collection.