Antique Japanese wood carving of a pair of celestial maidens. From the group of heavenly beings known as Tennin in Japan, these beautiful female figures, Tennyo, or Apsaras, are similar counter parts to the western angel. These crowned women, floating in intricately carved swirling clouds, represent heavenly attendants of the Buddhist realm.

With custom metal stand

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: Total size with stand: 5 3/4" high x 9 1/2" wide x 3" deep. Size of carving only: 4" high x 9 1/2" wide x 2" deep.