A CARVED LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF PRINCE SHOTOKU TAISHI Muromachi period, 16th century The standing Shotoku Taishi dressed in a long, flowing robe, with well-detailed facial features, the hair parted in the centre and arranged with red ties, the figure lacquered black, affixed on a later stand. 22.5cm (8 7/8in) high. Footnotes: Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價 室町時代 十六世紀 漆木雕聖德太子像 Provenance: Jeremy Mason, London Jeremy Mason is a noted bibliophile and dealer in Chinese and Japanese art who started his career at Christie's in the late 1960s, particularly known for his collection of Oscar Wilde books and ephemera, sold by Bonhams London in February 2026. His Chinese art collection was housed in his 18th century townhouse, Hoyle's House, London, some pieces for the last 50 years. The figure represents Prince Shotoku Taishi (574-622), revered as Japan's patron of Buddhism during the early years, and later venerated as a reincarnation of the Buddha Shakyamuni or the Bodhisattva Kannon. See a comparable figure sold at Christie's New York, 25th April 2017, lot 8. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing