Japan, 17th-18th century. Cast standing with the right hand in kichijo-in, the left in an-i-seppo-in, the serene face with downcast eyes under a rock crystal urna and flanked by long earlobes, wearing a long flowing robe tied at the waist, the chest adorned with a beaded necklace, the hair arranged in a high topknot under the characteristic cowl.Provenance: French private collection.Condition: Good condition with old wear and some casting irregularities, remnants of ancient gilt, minuscule nicks here and there, and occasional light scratches.Weight: 2,142 gDimensions: Height 36.5 cmAuction result comparison: Compare with a related but later bronze at Bonhams San Francisco in Asian Decorative Art on 3 March 2008, lot 6015, sold for USD 3,000.