Japanese Nobleman II by Lladró the first artist of Chinese

the first artist of Chinese origin to join the creative universe of this iconic character

Black Band Border

While still a calf

Finished in glazed black porcelain

handmade in glazed porcelain and decorated in black

Japanese Nobleman II by Lladró the first artist of ChineseThese two statues are a replica of two antique wooden statues from Japan to be found in the Yomeimon Gate at the Toshogu Shrine (city of Nikko, Japan). They represent two Zuishin, noblemen or traditional "bodyguards" for high rank dignitaries. Zuishin always come in pairs, one standing at each side of the entranceway. They are carrying swords, bows and arrow holders as their function was to protect their lord, and even his shrine from evil and wrong