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Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century

About the Item

Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog), gilded and carved with inset glass eyes and painted with mineral pigments. Most likely the base to a sculpture of Monju Bosatsu, a Buddhist deity representative of wisdom, early Edo period, 17th century. Dimensions: H 27cm x W 75cm x D 55cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Gilt,Lacquered,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Mid-17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Prahran, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BU15003-Shi-shi stand1stDibs: LU125622997892
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