Please see our other Asian antiques this week.

Stunning life-like painted wood carving of the Japanese monk Kūkai. Dates to the Edo Period, 17th century. Eyes are inset glass. Has an interesting layer of fabric with Japanese handwriting, underneath the paint, exposed in spots where the paint has worn away.

Figure minus stand approximately 9 3/8” tall. Age-appropriate wear and losses. Includes old Japanese wood stand, with small chip on side. Please zoom in and study all photos as they are part of the description.

For similar see Sotheby’s Lot 1070 “Painted Wood Figure of a Monk” from the Lady Blue Eyes Sale, December 7, 2018.