Japanese Works of Art - 20th May 2026
Lot 827
A JAPANESE POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF A HEAVENLY KING
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000
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Description
A JAPANESE POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF A HEAVENLY KING
PROBABLY EDO, 18TH CENTURY
Likely one of the Jūni Shinshō (Twelve Heavenly Generals) or a Myōō (Wisdom Kings), depicted standing on a demon, with a wrathful expression; wearing loose robes, a necklace made of skulls, and a tiger skin; the eyes inlaid in glass with gold pupils, and the surface with remnants of polychromy; 39cm.