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Christie's; Heian Japanese Wood Guardian

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Heian Japanese Wood Guardian figure missing Symbols. Now mounted on a professional sculpture stand with metal support to back. Possibly hinoke wood, age related wear to carving. Height of sculpture 15 1/2 inches (39.5 cm.). Provenance: Christie's New York and Michael Oster Fine Art New York, with their labels on the base.

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Name: Christie's; Heian Japanese Wood Guardian
SKU: 56500280
Price: 125 USD
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