Japanese Temple Guards | Shūkongōshin Convex Mirror it offers both ambient illumination

it offers both ambient illumination and a taste of 19th-century continental artistry

drawing room

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

making these lamps especially attractive to discerning collectors

long admired for its ability to unite archaeological precision with sculptural elegance

Japanese Temple Guards | Shūkongōshin Convex Mirror it offers both ambient illuminationJapanese 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