Figure representing Kongosatta or Aizen-Myoo

Made:
1851-1900 in Japan
maker:
Unknown
Carved wooden figure

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Carved wooden figure
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Carved wooden figure, possibly representing Kongosatta or Aizen-Myoo, in lacquered ovoid shrine, with two hinged doors, Japanese, 1851-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A75696
Materials:
wood and brass
Measurements:
overall: 107 mm x 49 mm x 36 mm,
type:
shrine
credit:
Martin, V.