Wood, Turquoise
Early-Mid 20th Century
18 x 23.5 in. / 46 x 60 cm
Root snakes are used as guardian devices in Nepalese culture. This piece would have been mounted above a doorway to protect the inhabitants from negative energy or spirits.
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Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Blackened wood
9.5 x 3.5 in. / 24 x 9 cm
Height on custom display stand: 5 in. / 12.5 cm
A pleasingly carved unusual yokogi or adjuster for a jizaigake or hanger for a kettle hook, in a koi and water motif. A classic Asian art object.
Mounted on a custom steel base with bronze patina and brass inlays.
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Standing male figure
Early 20th C.
Wood
7.75 x 2.5 in./ 19.5 x 6.5 cm
Height on custom display stand 8.25 in. / 21 cm
The figure has a shirt or jacket with shoulder length hair and a smooth, glossy finish from age and handling.
There is a small hole drilled into the head and losses to the base of the sculpture.
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India
First half 20th century
Wood, accumulation
5 x 2.5 in. / 13 x 6 cm
Height on custom display stand: 5.75 in. / 15 cm
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