Japanese Nobleman II by Lladró Faithfully inspired by the examples

Faithfully inspired by the examples at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art

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representing the magic of the night and the full moon

from the clothing to the throne or the staffs she is holding in her hand

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Japanese Nobleman II by Lladró Faithfully inspired by the examplesThese 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