HOJU, OLD ROOF TILE
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Fragment of Japanese hoju orb gargoyle roof tile (Dealer: rust + antiques) – Auspicious omen motif of ‘hoju’ (Buddhist precious orb). Very tasteful texture and presence for its weathered condition through long time. End of Edo – Meiji period, 19th century.

approx. H 17.5cm (6.88in), W 19cm (7.48in), D 6cm (2.36in)

 

 

Sold, Thank you.
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