Charming Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Yamauba,19th Cty.
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture: Pre 1900: Item # 833466
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture: Pre 1900: Item # 833466
Please refer to our stock # R276 when inquiring.
$900.00
$900
A small, arresting late 19th Century Japanese bronze sculpture of Yamauba, breast feeding Kintaro. The mythology is Kintaro was left is the forest by his father to save him from his enemies. He was found by Yamauba, the forest goddess, who nursed him to grow to become the Hercules of Japan. This charming bronze has wonderful detail. 4 inches (10cm) high x 3.25 inches (8.5cm) wide.
A small, arresting late 19th Century Japanese bronze sculpture of Yamauba, breast feeding Kintaro. The mythology is Kintaro was left is the forest by his father to save him from his enemies. He was found by Yamauba, the forest goddess, who nursed him to grow to become the Hercules of Japan. This charming bronze has wonderful detail. 4 inches (10cm) high x 3.25 inches (8.5cm) wide.
