Baku Elephant
Japanese Momoyama Baku Figures in Carved Keyaki Wood
Located in New York, NY
wood grain, 17th century, circa 1650.
The elephant-like Baku is an imaginary and composite creature
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Pair of Japanese Carved Wooden Temple Ornaments 木鼻 'Kibana' Shaped like Baku 獏
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A lovely pair of very detailed carved wooden temple ornaments (kibana) in the shape of elephant
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
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H 12.6 in W 8.08 in D 19.3 in
Japanese Bronze Vase on Tripod Base, Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
form of stylized elephant heads, or Baku, a mythological creature in Buddhist lore responsible for
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Urns
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Bronze
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H 14.97 in W 7.68 in D 14.97 in
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Located in Austin, TX
of mythical baku.
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