A WOOD FIGURE OF A GUARDIAN

Description:

Japan, Edo Period
H. 41,5 cm
Standing in a sturdy posture with both feet slightly apart, both arms placed in front of his abdomen, one hand clasped and perhaps originally holding an attribute, wearing various garments including tunic with floating sleeves, underskirt, pair of trousers, armour fastened around the waist with a belt, pair of boots, his face displaying a severe expression with open eyes below arched eyebrows running into the nose-bridge, pouting lips and his head topped with a helmet.
Former German private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Partly small damages due to age, minor rest. and repairs