Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
A Wood Model Of A Mythical Figure, Possibly Izanagi
Estimate: 2.500 - 3.500 USD
Price realised: not available
Price realised: not available
Description
Property of Various owners
A WOOD model OF A MYTHICAL FIGURE, POSSIBLY IZANAGI
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Carved and assembled in wood, the figure standing with one hand on his hip as if balancing a spear, now lost, and holding the other hand above his forehead, his wind-blown robes decorated with dragon roundels and scrolling vines in gold lacquer and pigments, a necklace of magatama (comma-shaped beads) around his neck, the figure set on a rockwork base
14 1/2in (36.8cm)
A WOOD model OF A MYTHICAL FIGURE, POSSIBLY IZANAGI
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Carved and assembled in wood, the figure standing with one hand on his hip as if balancing a spear, now lost, and holding the other hand above his forehead, his wind-blown robes decorated with dragon roundels and scrolling vines in gold lacquer and pigments, a necklace of magatama (comma-shaped beads) around his neck, the figure set on a rockwork base
14 1/2in (36.8cm)
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