19th C Japanese Gilt Wood Kannon (Guanyin); the well carved wood figure with metal jewelry and holding a vase, on a complex stand and with a cloud nimbus; mounted in black and gold Lacquer two door Shrine, the doors additionally painted with flowering chrysanthemum. Light age related wear to figure and shrine, some splitting of lacquer or wood underneath, small chips to edges, a few small touch-ups. Total height 17 3/4 inches (45.2 cm.).