By Masanobu, signed Masanobu Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The Goddess of Mercy carved with a calm expression, wearing an elaborately decorated long flowing robe with a cowl, holding a bottle vase in one hand an a gnarled leafy branch in the other, the young attendant girl at her side wearing a neatly incised patterned robe with a garland around her shoulders, holding up a scroll, their hair and other details finely inked. Signed MASANOBU to the underside. HEIGHT 12.7 cm Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear. Provenance: British collection.