Unsigned Japan, 17th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved as Kariteimo (Hariti) seated atop a shaped base and holding a child snuggly nestled up to her chest inside her long flowing robe, her hair falling elegantly over the back and shoulders and surmounted by a small headdress. Three himotoshi to the back, the individual cord holes beautifully worn. HEIGHT 5 cm Condition: Very good condition, appealingly worn. Natural age cracks. Deep honey-brown patina. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris. Kariteimo was once a female demon who kidnapped and murdered the children of others, feeding their flesh to her many children. To break her of her evil ways, the Buddha hid one of her children. After looking high and low for her lost child, without success, Kariteimo turned to Shaka in despair and agony, and finally awakened to the pain and suffering she had caused countless parents and children. She repented her sins, embracing the Buddha’s teachings, and transformed herself into a protector of children.
Unsigned Japan, 17th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved as Kariteimo (Hariti) seated atop a shaped base and holding a child snuggly nestled up to her chest inside her long flowing robe, her hair falling elegantly over the back and shoulders and surmounted by a small headdress. Three himotoshi to the back, the individual cord holes beautifully worn. HEIGHT 5 cm Condition: Very good condition, appealingly worn. Natural age cracks. Deep honey-brown patina. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris. Kariteimo was once a female demon who kidnapped and murdered the children of others, feeding their flesh to her many children. To break her of her evil ways, the Buddha hid one of her children. After looking high and low for her lost child, without success, Kariteimo turned to Shaka in despair and agony, and finally awakened to the pain and suffering she had caused countless parents and children. She repented her sins, embracing the Buddha’s teachings, and transformed herself into a protector of children.
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