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19th C. Japanese Wood Temple / Tomb Guardian

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19th C. Japanese Wood Temple / Tomb Guardian

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East Asia, Japan, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A carved Japanese wood figure depicting a guardian/warrior entity with Samurai-like qualities wearing an expressive mythical mask, heavy armor, and a helmet adorned with a bird of prey standing on a rocky outcrop. The avian references may refer to the Bird of Life or Karura, a mythical bird-man that orginated in Hinduism and was later adopted into the Buddhist pantheon as a protector deity. Remains of original surface pigment and gilding. Size: 26.5" H (67.3 cm)

Provenance: Ex-California Estate

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Condition

Expected wear with abrasions and pigment/gilding losses commensurate with age. Once held staff/pole in right hand, now missing. One arm has been reattached at the elbow. Stable age cracks.

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19th C. Japanese Wood Temple / Tomb Guardian

Name: 19th C. Japanese Wood Temple / Tomb Guardian
SKU: 49397412
Price: 600 USD
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