Lot #10 - A Japanese Polychrome Wood Figure of Bishamonten, Kamakura Period (1185-1333)
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:The Raphy Star Collection of Important Asian Art
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Sale Date:11 Dec 2016 ~ 6.30pm
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Lot #:10
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Lot Description:A Japanese Polychrome Wood Figure of Bishamonten, Kamakura Period (1185-1333)
the guardian figure of the North, in a wrathful stance in full armour, his hair brushed back in flaming braids, the staring eyes inlaid in glass, traces of his original metal headdress and original pigment, including gilt; fitted stand
40 cm high -
Provenance:Brian Harkins, London, 1/8/2006
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Exhibited:The Golden Journey, Japanese Art from Australian Collections, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, March-May 2009.
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References:James Bennett & Amy Reigle Newland, The Golden Journey, Japanese Art from Australian Collections, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, March-May 2009, pp. 42 & 43. See Tokyo National Museum for another guardian figure with a similar gesture, museum no. C-1852.
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Estimate:A$15,000 - 25,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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