A gilt-wood figure of Juichimen Kannon (the eleven-headed Kannon) contained in a lacquer portable shrine (zushi) Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century (2)
A gilt-wood figure of Juichimen Kannon (the eleven-headed Kannon) contained in a lacquer portable shrine (zushi)
Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th centuryThe deity finely carved with two pairs of principal arms before her torso and a multitude of auxiliary arms fanning around her, holding various implements, the mandorla behind her with five seated figures of Amida Buddha among flaming motifs, all contained in a large red-lacquer portable shrine (zushi) with parcel gilt metal fittings and gilded interior.Kannon: 46.5cm (18 1/4in) high (2).