A fine wood sculpture of Jikokuten. Edo-period, 18th century
A fine wood sculpture of Jikokuten. Edo-period, 18th century
Standing on a demon and pressing down its head with his foot, above a rocky platform, the ""Guardian of the Nation"" identifiable by his raised sword and left hand resting on his hip. At the non-exposed areas remains of painting, the rest of the figure lacquered black, the eyes of glass, the crown and the sword (replacement) of metal. Small part of the shawl missing.
Height without the sword 63 cm
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A fine wood sculpture of Jikokuten. Edo-period, 18th century
Standing on a demon and pressing down its head with his foot, above a rocky platform, the ""Guardian of the Nation"" identifiable by his raised sword and left hand resting on his hip. At the non-exposed areas remains of painting, the rest of the figure lacquered black, the eyes of glass, the crown and the sword (replacement) of metal. Small part of the shawl missing.
Height without the sword 63 cm
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