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Antique Japanese Temple Dragon Carving Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900 item# 970780 (stock# MOR2769)
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Perhaps the best dragon carving we have ever owned, here is a solid Keyaki carving taken from the interior of a temple with glass eyes glaring fiercely out at anyone who threatens the sanctity of Buddhism. Flames leap from the body blown by fierce winds as it rises from the Churning ocean. The carving practically roils out from the wood panel, fully in three dimensions. It is 78 x 26 x 10 cm (31 x 10 x 4 inches). Please notice the yellow arrows in the last photos, as the whisker of the creat ...click for details

Antique Japanese wood Buddhist Figure, Rakan, 1711 Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1800 item# 970548 (stock# MBR2766)
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Lidded crystal eyes gaze serenely down from the Rakans purchase high on the lofty temple walls. The face is expertly crafted, with a distinct Chinese air reflecting the fact the Rakan (Arahat) were all from the Continent. The robes of green, white and red are patterned with scrolling vines and dials. A dedication on back Appears to be Made for/by Konoike-mura Hachiuemon and is dated Ho-Ei 7 (1710). The new wooden base on which it stands states the piece was restored in 1993. One of likely 1 ...click for details

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