Japanese Nobleman II by Lladró handmade in glazed porcelain and

handmade in glazed porcelain and decorated in black

offer the richness of shades that decorate the pitchers and fabrics

Black Band Border

wisdom and kindness

representing the magic of the night and the full moon

Japanese Nobleman II by Lladró handmade in glazed porcelain andThese 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