A Japanese Carved Wood Figure of An Arhat, Early Edo Period, 17th-18th Century

Lot #44 - A Japanese Carved Wood Figure of An Arhat, Early Edo Period, 17th-18th Century

Auction House:

Mossgreen
Sale Name:

The Raphy Star Collection of Important Asian Art
Sale Date:

11 Dec 2016 ~ 6.30pm
Lot #:

44
Lot Description:

A Japanese Carved Wood Figure of An Arhat, Early Edo Period, 17th-18th Century
the elderly rakan seated in meditation in long flowing robes neatly tied at the front, the right hand in Semui-in mudra, the wrinkled face locked in concentration
51.5 cm high
Provenance:

Sydney L. Moss Ltd. sticker attached to the base
Exhibited:

The Golden Journey, Japanese Art from Australian Collections, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, March-May 2009
References:

James Bennett & Amy Reigle Newland, The Golden Journey, Japanese Art from Australian Collections, March-May 2009, pp. 52-53
Estimate:

A$30,000 - 40,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.