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Wooden sculpture of Shoten Kangiten, Japan, Edo era browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1920: item # 1002964 Please refer to our stock # 10616 when inquiring.
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Small figure of the elephant deities Shoten and the female Kangiten embracing on a lotus base. They signify matrimonial peace and lots of offspring. Shoten is derived from Ganesha and is regarded as a wild one. Kangiten is a female incarnation of the 11headed Kannon. She appeases him and converts him to Buddhism. Wood with traces of pigments. Japan, Edo period. Height: ca. 5.75 inches (19 cm) Some traces of usage, few thin age cracks in wood. |
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