Signed Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The guardian statue holding a kongo (vajra) in one hand and wearing a neatly incised skirt under his protruding belly and a finely carved garland draped around his shoulders. His expression is wrathful, particularly the eyes, although his open mouth seems to form a smile. Several children are playing around the statue, with one child having fallen under it, his mother holding his hand to lift him back up. Signed. HEIGHT 7.8 cm Condition: The Nio’s right hand has been reattached, otherwise in good condition with minor traces of wear and a fine honey-yellow patina. Provenance: British collection.
Signed Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The guardian statue holding a kongo (vajra) in one hand and wearing a neatly incised skirt under his protruding belly and a finely carved garland draped around his shoulders. His expression is wrathful, particularly the eyes, although his open mouth seems to form a smile. Several children are playing around the statue, with one child having fallen under it, his mother holding his hand to lift him back up. Signed. HEIGHT 7.8 cm Condition: The Nio’s right hand has been reattached, otherwise in good condition with minor traces of wear and a fine honey-yellow patina. Provenance: British collection.
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