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Bishamonten, the Guardian of the North

Artist: Unknown Japanese

standing figure holding staff in PR hand and miniature pagadoa in outstretched PL hand; he is wearing elaborate crown and armour; figure attached to base with keys on the bottom of the feet; staff is removable

Date
late 12th century
In our collection
since August the 7th, 2015 up to now
Dimensions
23 × 9 1/2 × 8 in. (58.42 × 24.13 × 20.32 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Japanese cypress wood with polychrome and cut gold leaf (kirikane); metal
Price
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Composition
copper24%
oxygen1%
atium51%
cadmium12%
zinc12%