A blackened wood figure of a King of Hell (Enma-o). Meiji period, late 19th century - image-1

Lot 510 Dα

A blackened wood figure of a King of Hell (Enma-o). Meiji period, late 19th century

Auction 1166 - overview Cologne
16.12.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 4.000 € - 5.000 €
Result: 7.500 € (incl. premium)
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A blackened wood figure of a King of Hell (Enma-o). Meiji period, late 19th century
Meiji

Seated in meditation, the object in his right hand missing, a high crown with the character for king on his head, the garment adorned with a cloud pattern of lacquer putty, the large eyes of glass. Engraved signature Gyokuzan saku.
Height 29.7 cm

Provenance

Collection Pastor Maas, The Netherlands (according to the consignor)