Kano Tessai (1845-1925)A carved wood statue of a Rakan (Arhat)Taisho era (1912-1926), dated 1920The dark-hued wood intricately carved to realistically depict a wizened robed figure stooping to clutch a lengthy staff, the underside of his foot incised Tessai to (Carved by Tessai); with wood tomobako storage box identifying the figure as Binzuru (in Sanskrit, Pindola Bharadvaja), among the earliest and most senior of the Buddha's 16 rakan (immediate disciples), with additional lengthy inscription including signature, red seal, kao and a date Kanoe-saru (1920) 17in (43.2cm) high