Manju netsuke - Wood - A wood manju netsuke of Bishamonten 毘沙門天 - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
Manju netsuke - Wood - A wood manju netsuke of Bishamonten 毘沙門天 - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912) Description Unsigned Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved in relief with neatly incised details, depicting Bishamon next to a pagoda, his face showing a stern expression. Bishamon is the Japanese name for Vaisravana, one of the Four Heavenly Kings and an important figure in Japanese Buddhism. Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko.
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Manju netsuke - Wood - A wood manju netsuke of Bishamonten 毘沙門天 - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912) Description Unsigned Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved in relief with neatly incised details, depicting Bishamon next to a pagoda, his face showing a stern expression. Bishamon is the Japanese name for Vaisravana, one of the Four Heavenly Kings and an important figure in Japanese Buddhism. Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko.