19TH - 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE BUDDHA

The story that comes along with this buddha is that a master carver was producing it for a portable altar, but he died and it was never finished.  Quite plausible,  since it would have had the hands put on and then been gilded.  But a good story regardless.  It is made out of a very lightweight wood, maybe basswood.  Detail, especially the face is beautifully done.   7-1/2 inches with the stand, which is removable.  A lovely little buddha for a small space.

$125