Lot 138
138
A WOOD SCULPTURE OF THE DIVINE GENERAL
A WOOD SCULPTURE OF THE DIVINE GENERAL
A WOOD SCULPTURE OF THE DIVINE GENERAL
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A WOOD SCULPTURE OF THE DIVINE GENERAL

KAMAKURA PERIOD (13TH CENTURY), signed Joga

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A WOOD SCULPTURE OF THE DIVINE GENERAL
KAMAKURA PERIOD (13TH CENTURY), signed Joga
Carved and assembled from cypress wood in yosegi zukuri techinique and modeled as a guardian standing, with paint and gold foil remnant, signature on the supporting peg (hozo)
28 in. (71.1 cm.) high including base
Provenance
Mayuyama & Co, Tokyo. Purchased from the above by the family of the present owner on 17 January 1963

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While the precise identity of this particular general remains unknown, it is understood to be one of the Twelve Divine Generals representing the twelve vows made by the Medicine Buddha Bhaishajyaguru (Yakushi) to heal the spirits and bodies of all sentient beings.

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