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A dramatic and intricately carved wood Okimono of Ryujin, the Dragon God of the Sea (1880).
A masterful Japanese wood carving depicting the fearsome Ryujin, Dragon God of the Sea.
The Deity stands, hair blowing in the wind and holding a sword in his left hand and a trident in his right.
At his feet, an obedient Dragon looks up at the God with mouth open. The Dragons body and tail are entwined around Ryujins’ trident.
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Condition is excellent. Please feel free to contact us for additional images, further information or to arrange a viewing.
Ryujin
Ryujin the god of the sea, is considered a good god and a patron of Japan, he is often depicted as a dragon and is able to take human form and controls the sea with two tide jewels, one lowering and the other raising the tides.
Dimensions
35cm in heightCondition report
Offered in excellent conditionStock number
KPOK101The BADA Standard
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- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
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