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Japanese Bronze Okimono of a 'Karasu Tengu' 鴉天狗 Holding Up a Flower Branch
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Very refined Japanese bronze okimono of a ‘karasu tengu’ holding a candlestick.
Well cast as a tengu in half-human, half-bird form standing atop a pile of leaves on a rounded square base with lappet and wave diaper to the sides and supported on four curved feet.
The tengu with one horn, a prominent crow’s beak, large wings, and scaly legs, wearing long flowing robes tied at the waist as well as a broad collar with a cloud design. In his lowered right hand he holds a feathered hauchiwa (magical feather fan) with a reishi (bracket fungus) handle, and in his raised left hand he holds up a removable leafy branch bearing buds surmounted by a floral candle pricket. His face with a fierce expression marked by bulging eyes and thick, furrowed brows.
Size:
Height incl. candlestick 21.85 in/55.5 cm, excl. candlestick, 13.38 in/34.5 cm, Depth & Width 6.53 in/16.6 cm.
Weight 8.59 lb/3.9 kg.
Tengu (Japanese: lit. "Heavenly Dog" or "Heavenly Sentinel") are a type of legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion. They are considered a type of yôkai (supernatural beings) or Shinto kami (gods). In folk tales, the hauchiwa sometimes can grow or shrink a person's nose, but usually, they have attributed the power to stir up great winds.
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- Dimensions:Height: 21.86 in (55.5 cm)Width: 6.54 in (16.6 cm)Depth: 6.54 in (16.6 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Meiji Period 1868-1912
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition with minor surface wear and casting irregularities. Please look at the photos for a clear condition reference.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
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