A Wood Figure of a Guardian King (Bishamonten)
Heian period (late 12th century)
With a fierce expression and standing with hips in slight contraposition dressed in Chinese-style armour, the left hand raised to support a pagoda, now missing, and the right arm at his side slightly bent; standing on a subdued demon and a rockwork base, both later additions; traces of pigment
23.14in. (59.1cm.) high including base
A Wood Figure of a Guardian King (Bishamonten)
Heian period (late 12th century)
With a fierce expression and standing with hips in slight contraposition dressed in Chinese-style armour, the left hand raised to support a pagoda, now missing, and the right arm at his side slightly bent; standing on a subdued demon and a rockwork base, both later additions; traces of pigment
23.14in. (59.1cm.) high including base
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