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Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period
$3,450

About
This is truly a wonderful piece with clear age and a nice patina to it. Very unique. We have not seen another quite like it. The monk appears to have glass eyes which gives his expression a very humanistic feel. The head is removable (please see the last image).
From a collection of Japanese arts and artifacts. Most likely dates back to the Edo period.
Would make for a nice addition to any Japanese or Asian artifacts collection or draw attention in about any setting as a striking stand-alone, one of a kind accent piece.
Dimensions: 18" high, 18" wide, 13" deep.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 18 in. (45.72 cm)Width: 18 in. (45.72 cm)Depth: 13 in. (33.02 cm)
- StyleEdo (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacture18th Century
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. In good vintage condition with clear signs of aged wear. There are some natural cracking and loss of lacquer/paint decoration throughout (please see photos). We believe this is part of the charm. It has clearly been well-loved.
- Seller LocationStudio City, CA
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU2254321167652
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- Shipping$175 Standard Shippingto anywhere in the world, arrives in 3-5 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Delivered by a parcel delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.Ships From: Studio City, CA
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