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A SUPERB GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF JIZO BOSATSU, KAMAKURA PERIOD Japan, 12th-13th century, Kamakura period (1185-1333) Superbly cast standing atop a lotus base, dressed in a long robe draped over his shoulder and falling elegantly along his body, his left hand holding a wish-fulfilling jewel, the right hand with a lotus sprig, the face downcast with a serene expression, the gently arched brows centered by an urna, and the head backed by a circular mandorla set with three jewels. As is typical of most bronzes from this period, the body is cast in several pieces. Here, part of the hem was cast separately and joined to the body. HEIGHT 75.2 cm WEIGHT 11.9 kg Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, casting irregularities, few nicks, remnants of gilt, one joint slightly loose with minor associated losses. Some remnants of gilding. Provenance: European private collection. Literature comparison: Compare a related bronze figure of Amida, dated to the Kamakura period, in the Tokyo National Museum, collection reference number C-1109. Compare a related bronze figure of Seishi Bosatsu, dated 13th-14th century, 23.3 cm tall, in the Nara National Museum, accession number 1371-0. Auction comparison: Compare a related bronze figure of the seated Amida Buddha, dated 12th-13th century, also cast in several sections, at Christie’s, 20 March 2014, New York, lot 1613 (sold for USD 545,000). Compare a related bronze figure of Dainichi Nyorai, dated to the 13th century, 43 cm tall, with similar wear to the gilding, at Christie’s, 15 October 2013, London, lot 19 (sold for GBP 290,500). Compare a related bronze figure of a bodhisattva, dated to the 13th century, 38.8 cm tall, at Sotheby’s, 2 April 2018, Hong Kong, lot 3111 (sold for HKD 150,000).

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