17th Century Japanese Baku Mythical Elephants

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17th Century Japanese Baku Mythical Elephants

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Japanese
Period

Pre 1910

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Pair of early Edo period carved Baku mythological elephants. These would have been built into the design of a temple, displayed high up by the beam construction. Hand carved with great care from a single piece of Keyaki hardwood (zelkova wood).

Baku are Japanese supernatural beings that dispel evil spirits and devour nightmares when the mouth is open and retain good spirits when the mouth is closed. They have a long history in Japanese folklore and art, and more recently have appeared in manga and anime.

Mounted for Ease of Display

Dimensions: Open mouth Baku 19 1/2″ Long by 14 3/4″ High by 7″ Wide, Closed mouth Baku 20 1/2″ Long by 15 1/4″ High by 6 1/2″ Wide

Early Edo Period (1603 – 1868) C. 17th Century

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Pair of early Edo period carved Baku mythological elephants. These would have been built into the design of a temple, displayed high up by the beam construction. Hand carved with great care from a single piece of Keyaki hardwood (zelkova wood).

Baku are Japanese supernatural beings that dispel evil spirits and devour nightmares when the mouth is open and retain good spirits when the mouth is closed. They have a long history in Japanese folklore and art, and more recently have appeared in manga and anime.

Mounted for Ease of Display

Dimensions: Open mouth Baku 19 1/2″ Long by 14 3/4″ High by 7″ Wide, Closed mouth Baku 20 1/2″ Long by 15 1/4″ High by 6 1/2″ Wide

Early Edo Period (1603 – 1868) C. 17th Century

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Region

Japanese
Period

Pre 1910

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