Antique Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Prayer Angel/Monk Staff Top with Glass Inlay

Description

Antique Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Prayer Angel/Monk Staff Top with Glass Inlay
Notable Details
Very sensitively and beautifully stylized in its conception
Gold is worn in places
Notice the small hole at praying hands for holding incense stick
The beautifully carved lotus base is inlayed with antique glass fragments
Slight damage to the top crest of the lotus base (see images)
Notice the hole for mounting of a wooden processional staff held for viewing by a monk in temple ceremonies
Measurements
9 3/4'' (25 cm) tall
4 1/2'' (11.5 cm) wide at widest point (lotus base width)
1 1/8'' (3 cm) diameter of hole for staff
Weight is 1 lb. 2 oz. (510 g)