Japanese Temple Guards | Shūkongōshin Convex Mirror Pietro Bazzanti was among Florence’s

Pietro Bazzanti was among Florence’s most respected sculptors of the late nineteenth century

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echoes the taste for softened lines and graceful proportions

Dimensions: Height: 35 cm (13

linking it stylistically to bronze masters such as Antoine-Louis Barye and their celebrated animalier works

Japanese Temple Guards | Shūkongōshin Convex Mirror Pietro Bazzanti was among Florence’sJapanese Temple Guards Shkongshin These arresting wooden sculptures are exemplary life size Japanese temple guards, known as Shkongshin, evoking the spirited artistry of mid 19th century religious traditions. Featuring robust forms and polychrome surfaces, they seamlessly blend spiritual protection with striking decor, making them a centrepiece of any antique sculpture collection. Origin: Japan Date: Circa 1850 Material: Cedarwood, polychrome