明 銅天王立像兩尊

each depicted in elaborate headdress, armor, and flowing sashes, standing solidly on a naturalistic base, Zeng Zhang of the south with a halberd in the proper right hand, the other raised in the abhaya mudra, Guang Mu of the west raising a stupa in one hand, the other lowered in the karana mudra, each with traces of gilt lacquer, fitted stands (4)

Both figures have losses to the tips of the finials; small nicks, dings, and minute losses throughout; losses to the polychrome lacquer; and uneven bases. The figure of Zeng Zhang has a break at the sash in front of the figure's right leg, and the pins at the base have been repaired in metal. The figure of Guang Mu a hole to the back of the robe and two holes to the base.
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