Antique Japanese Bishamon statue
Nr. M6
Details:
- Material : wood
- 77 cm high
- Base is 44,5 x 25 cm
- Bishamon is the protector of Buddhism
- 16/17th century - Muromachi - Early Edo period
- A C14 test IHME-2033 dates the wood of the sculpture between 1480 and1680 AD with 85% probability.
- On a pedestal, one foot resting on a rock, his right hand raised and his left hand holding a trident.
- Inlayed glass eyes. The wooden base is of a later date.
- Originating from Japan
