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small japanese statue

By oddfellow, 26 July, 2008
Description

this statue was purchased from an antique dealer, kumamoto, japan. by a friend. he sent it to me last month and i am curious as to what it is. i have no interest in selling it. i do not believe it is a museum piece.

 

the stuatue is

 

-  coated in a heavy dust. ( for better, most likely worse, i cleaned it 50% with q-tips )

-  broken in four areas. held together by the skeleton

-  flaking. as in : the paint     - colours - copper/bronze outer

                                                       - black base

 

statue has a hole in the right fist where one may iagine a pole , flag or weapon

 

i enjoy the expression and am curious as to what this fellow is.

 

i quite appreciate your help

 

slainte

Category
Asian Art
Medium
wood. metal twisted wire skeleton
Distinguishing marks
no marks. right hand has hole for something
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
6 inches tall - 2.5 inches width and length
History
purchased in japan march 2008. the man said it was frm a temple and was atleast edo. i know nothing in this area.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
2300 yen
For Sale?
No
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