Bishamonten, the Guardian of the North
Artist: Circle of Higo Busshi Jōkei
demonic figure standing on two subdued, grimacing demons, one of whom is looking up with bloodshot eyes; figure is standing with wide stance, PR arm raised to hold separate staff, PL hand open, with hole to hold separate golden spindle; demons mount onto base, and tabs on figure's feet insert into demons; separate halo with golden flames mounts to back
- Date
- late 13th century
- In our collection
- since May the 26th, 2014 up to now
- Dimensions
- 18 13/16 × 9 × 6 9/16 in. (47.78 × 22.86 × 16.67 cm)
- Location
- G220
- Medium
- Japanese cypress wood with polychrome, cut gold-leaf, and inlaid crystal; metal
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 94% atium 6%