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Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
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Here's a wonderful find from our acquisitions trip to Japan.
We were fortunate to find this Art Deco period pair (2) matching hand-carved, hand red lacquered and gilt embellished temple wooden benches. The white elephant bench and matching shi-shi komainu temple lion both originally came from a temple near Kobe. Quite sturdy, they may have been entry sitting or shoe changing benches and can comfortably accommodate one to two adults. We date these furniture treasures to the later Taisho era, circa 1925.
Elegant decor and likely unique, what an honor they are to sit upon. If only these gentle beasts could talk and relate their history and experiences. The silky smooth red lacquer with bands of gilded finishes extent are signatures of superb Japanese craftsmanship and serve to authenticate their appropriate old age. Remnants of original textile padding on the bottoms of their feet are still present. They offer a rare pleasure that only Japanese master artisans provided some 95+ years ago.
One only pair.
Dimensions: 20 inches high and 33.5 inches long and 22 inches deep
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.
Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.
We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association.
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Taisho (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1925
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1289238021942
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