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16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu

$6,500
£4,935.60
€5,644.23
CA$9,081.44
A$10,100.55
CHF 5,274.19
MX$122,912.91
NOK 67,359.47
SEK 63,171.30
DKK 42,125.06
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16th century Japanese sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu, Late Momoyama period (1333-1598) sculpture dated "Bunroku 3", or 1594, in ink on the back. Tenbu were a type of Buddhist deity that were believed to reside in Buddhist heaven. Evidence of more writing on the back, including chanting words, although mostly obscured. Hand carved wood with pigment and gilding.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1594
  • Condition:
    Details on request.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A50841stDibs: LU855118687992

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