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Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century
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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:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:Mid-17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Prahran, AU
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