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Yuko Montgomery
Guardian of the Castle -, Painting, Oil on Canvas

2020

$4,220
£3,131.40
€3,647.66
CA$5,874.27
A$6,541.53
CHF 3,404.50
MX$80,656.28
NOK 43,358.97
SEK 40,753.23
DKK 27,216.04
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About the Item

This guardian is called “Shachihoko.” It is a Japanese mythical creature that has a tiger head and fish body, and it creates waves and rains. Shachihoko is considered as a charm of fire protection of Japanese castles. Shachihokos are rarely seen in the art or even illustrated in stories. In consequence, most people outside of Japan don’t know of their existence. This is why I had a desire to give birth to the magnificent Shachihoko as a Japanese artist. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Location: Front bottom corner :: Canvas :: Portrait :: Original :: Framed: No
  • Creator:
    Yuko Montgomery
  • Creation Year:
    2020
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.8 in (90.94 cm)Width: 25.7 in (65.28 cm)Depth: 0.8 in (2.04 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Yardley, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1160571stDibs: LU80217611352

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