{"product_id":"japanese-carved-wooden-buddhist-figure-with-inscribed-storage-box","title":"Japanese Carved Wooden Buddha - Edo \/ Meiji Era","description":"\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"\u003eA hand-carved Japanese wooden Buddhist figure with a simplified form, angular robe and minimal facial features, dating from the mid-late 19th Century, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003espanning the late Edo (pre 1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"\u003eThe carving combines a roughly worked body with a more defined face and a calm expression. Its direct, faceted treatment is reminiscent of \u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-font-style=\"italic\" data-d-inline=\"\"\u003eEnku\u003c\/span\u003e-style Buddhist sculpture, though the precise attribution and identity of the figure are unconfirmed. The piece is accompanied by a wooden storage box with handwritten Japanese inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\"\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-inline=\"\" data-d-whitespace=\"preserve\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarved wood with a dark, aged surface and a matte finish. The body retains bold, angular tool marks, with the natural form of the timber informing the overall shape. The figure has a wedge-shaped base. The accompanying wooden box has handwritten kanji on the lid and shows an aged surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\"\u003eAPPROX. Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-inline=\"\" data-d-whitespace=\"preserve\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSTATUE HEIGHT 17.8cm\u003cbr\u003eSTATUE WIDTH: 3.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOX : 19.6 x 7.2 x 4.9cm  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"\u003eAs an antique or vintage Japanese religious object, this piece has lived a previous life and shows signs of age and use. The wooden figure has a darkened surface, variations in tone, and visible tool marks, with natural wear and possible age-related cracking. The storage box also shows signs of age, including surface wear and splitting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59982485684608,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DECORATIVESEPTEMBER22SHOPIFY_84of116.jpg?v=1790518238","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/japanese-carved-wooden-buddhist-figure-with-inscribed-storage-box","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}