Kamakura period (1185-1333), 13th centuryDecorated in polychrome pigments, ink, and gesso over camphor wood, the figure carved from a single block, shown kneeling on a lotus platform holding a biwa (lute), framed by an elaborate floral nimbus, the lotus petals of the pedestal each individually carved and inserted into the core, the nimbus carved from a single sheet of camphor woodThe dating of this piece is consistent with C14 analysis no. 0331-OA-16N, dated March 11, 2021. 13 1/4in (33.6cm) high overall