A pair of Japanese polychrome terracotta figures of Niō (temple guardians) Probably late Me...

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A pair of Japanese polychrome terracotta figures of Niō (temple guardians) Probably late Meiji (1868-1912) period The red painted semi-clad warriors typically modelled with grimacing grotesque faces and dark green draped loin cloths, their heads surmounted by similarly coloured billowing cloud-like drapery, one with repaired left foot, Each 39cm high, 18cm wide, 9cm deep approximately (2) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A pair of Japanese polychrome terracotta figures of Niō (temple guardians) Probably late Me...

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