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Japanese Antique Wood Carving Heavenly God 1800s-1860s / Figurine Wabi Sabi

About the Item

This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a god. It is called "Tenjin. Tenjin" is a general term for "a god who lives in heaven. This wood carving dates from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made of cedar wood. The annual rings that appear when the wood is carved through the ages are beautiful. It has a solemn atmosphere. It is a rare Japanese wood carving with a sense of wabi-sabi. Weight 300g.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Japanned
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s-1860s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487231491112
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