A lacquered-wood figure of a Guardian King (Jikokuten)
Heian period (Late 12th century)
Carved in single-block (ichiboku-zukuri) technique with one arm raised to hold a staff and standing in contrapose on rockwork bearing a fierce expression and dressed in Chinese-style robes and armor
43in. (109.2cm.) high
A lacquered-wood figure of a Guardian King (Jikokuten)
Heian period (Late 12th century)
Carved in single-block (ichiboku-zukuri) technique with one arm raised to hold a staff and standing in contrapose on rockwork bearing a fierce expression and dressed in Chinese-style robes and armor
43in. (109.2cm.) high
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