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A Japanese wood guardian figure, Edo period, 17th century,…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
31-Aug-2017
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Description:
A Japanese wood guardian figure, Edo period, 17th century, depicting one of the four guardian Kings (shitenno), wearing ancient Chinese-style armour, his left arm raised (missing weapon), traces of original pigment, 57 cm high including base (the figure 46.5 cm high). Other Notes: the Shitenno are Buddhist protectors of the four directions. In Japan they are often shown as martial figures wearing Chinese armour warding off evil and protecting the world from malicious spirits
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Category:
Unclassified