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Japanese Temple Baku Masterpiece Sculpture #1916921

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Japanese Temple Baku Masterpiece Sculpture #1916921
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17th Century Early Edo Period Spectacular Antique Japanese Temple Sculpture of Baku, a mythical beast loosely representing an Elephant with a combination of other animals, creating an original form. The Baku is the "Dream Catcher" of ancient Japanese Shinto mythology. It is inserted in the ceiling to watch over the temple. This Baku is a masterpiece sculpture of magnificent presence. It will surely be the focal point in any environment. It is carved entirely from solid Keyaki (Zelkova) wood, one the finest woods of Japan, and it takes two men just to lift it. Mounted on a lacquered stand, it rotates easily on the stand. 36 inches (91.5 cm) long x 25 inches (63.5 cm) tall. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:17th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Japan</td></tr>





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<tr><td>Location:New York, New York</td></tr>
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