Japanese Nobleman II by Lladró At a chromatic level

At a chromatic level

While still a calf

representing the magic of the night and the full moon

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

such as the elaborate ornamentation of the skirts and chest plates

Japanese Nobleman II by Lladró At a chromatic levelThese 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