Japanese Temple Guards | Shūkongōshin red Material: Ebonised hardwood

Material: Ebonised hardwood

the subtle handling of facial features and textured hair showcase Gemito’s renowned attention to detail

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displaying a restrained elegance characteristic of period dressers

Handsome reeded columns to the canted front edges

Japanese Temple Guards | Shūkongōshin red Material: Ebonised hardwoodJapanese Temple Guards Shkongshin These arresting wooden sculptures are exemplary life size Japanese temple guards, known as Shkongshin, evoking the spirited artistry of mid 19th century religious traditions. Featuring robust forms and polychrome surfaces, they seamlessly blend spiritual protection with striking decor, making them a centrepiece of any antique sculpture collection. Origin: Japan Date: Circa 1850 Material: Cedarwood, polychrome