A Japanese carved wood polychrome multi-armed deity
A Japanese carved wood polychrome multi-armed deity

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A Japanese carved wood polychrome multi-armed deity
with pendulous earlobes and serene expression, seated before a flaming mandorla, wearing long decorative robes, holding attributes, on a gold and red lacquered wood lotus base above scrolling waves, on a waisted square platform stand carved and pierced with column supports, writhing dragons, cloud scrolls and mythical beast masks -- 22in. (55.8cm) high, 18th/19th Century, (old wear, minor losses).
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