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Lacquered wood Figure representing the deity Ashinaga, Japan, early 20th C

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$4,951.02
£3,669.73
€5,103VAT Included
CA$6,906.92
A$7,005.83
CHF 4,000.52
MX$84,842.93
NOK 47,095.95
SEK 46,939.64
DKK 32,023.21

About the Item

Lacquered wood figure representing the deity Ashinaga, Japan, early 20th century. Carved in wood and finished with a dark lacquer surface, highlighting the elongated limbs characteristic of this folkloric figure. Ashinaga, often paired with his counterpart Tenaga, appears in Japanese legend as a supernatural being with extraordinarily long legs. The sculpture reflects the continued interest in traditional mythological subjects during the late Meiji–Taishō period. A decorative object combining folk narrative, skilled carving, and lacquer craftsmanship typical of early 20th-century Japanese export art.
  • Creation Year:
    -
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    brussel, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 62031stDibs: LU1509217882732

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