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Sculpture of Myoken bosatsu, Japan, Edo period browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture: Pre 1800: item # 532559 Please refer to our stock # 10447 when inquiring.
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Small sculpture of the bodhisattva Myoken, standing on the back of a giant turtle with a dragon-like head, the tail of long algae standing up. Myoken is leaning on his long sword. Myoken is the deity of the Polar Star and of the Big Dipper. Simple wooden carving, covered with a thick layer of soot, which hides any original staining or coloring. On top of the soot details have been outlined in gold at a later date. The sculpture is mounted on a wooden base. Japan, Edo period, 18th century. Height without base: 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm). Head of turtle broken off and restored with wooden pegs (earlier date), Myoken re-glued to back of the turtle, sword replaced. All in all good condition. |
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