A Lacquered Wood Figure of a Guardian King (Jikokuten)
A Lacquered Wood Figure of a Guardian King (Jikokuten)

HEIAN PERIOD (LATE 12TH CENTURY)

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A Lacquered Wood Figure of a Guardian King (Jikokuten)
Heian Period (late 12th century)
Carved in in ichiboku (one block carving) technique with one arm raised and standing in contraposition on rockwork bearing a fierce expression and dressed in Chinese-style robes and armor
43in. (109.3cm.) high

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