Lacquered Wood Statue of a Monk, Japan, 18th/19th century, seated, inlaid glass eyes and gilt details, inscriptions including one to his left sleeve reading "Gyoki Koshu," ht. 18 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

severe flaking to lacquered layers, cracking to wood, some breakages to base, loss of details.


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