Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 305
Japanese Painted Ceramic Seated Buddhist Monk Figure
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
late 19th/early 20th century, inscription to base interior, probably depicting the Shingon Buddhist monk Kukai Kobo Daishi seated on rectangular plinth, black painted earthenware, 9 x 6-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina
Condition
surface dirt, flaking and losses to paint, probably lacking elements at hands (prayer beads and vajra)
Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina
