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Antique Bronze Oni Warrior Statue, Japan

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Detail: Oni are creatures from Japanese folklore. Depictions vary but they are commonly represented as creatures with long hair, fangs and two horns but with a humanoid body and red tiger-skin loincloths. Some villages hold yearly ceremonies to drive away oni. On the other hand, some… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-1613
Provenance/Origin: Japan. Purchased in an antique market in the 1950's. Originally cast mid- to late-1800's
Composition: Bronze
Dimensions: 11.5" tall x 7" wide
Weight: 6.25 pounds
Price: $325.00 USD

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