【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This refined Meiji period Buddhist sculpture depicts Kwan Yin (Guanyin) Bodhisattva, the embodiment of infinite compassion and mercy. Kwan Yin is shown seated in calm meditation upon a lotus pedestal, conveying serenity and spiritual dignity. The gentle facial expression and composed posture reflect the traditional ideals of Buddhist devotional sculpture intended for private worship or temple use. The figure is crowned with an intricately carved openwork headdress and adorned with finely detailed jewellery, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship achieved by skilled wood sculptors of the Meiji era. Behind the figure rises a leaf-shaped halo decorated with flowing cloud scroll patterns and a lotus medallion, symbolising divine radiance and enlightenment. The surface is finished with lacquer mixed with gold powder, combined with decades of incense soot, resulting in a deep, subdued black-brown patina. This layered surface texture speaks to long years of ritual use and prayer, giving the sculpture a strong sense of age and spiritual presence. The natural wear and softened contours embody the aesthetic of wabi-sabi, where beauty is found in impermanence and quiet ageing. This is a genuine antique Buddhist sculpture with clear signs of age and devotional history. There are losses to the fingertips of both hands, damage to the tip of the halo, and repairs and losses to elements of the crown. General surface wear and incense-related soiling are present throughout. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 25.6 cm W 13.8 cm D 10.8 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!