Vintage Nepalese Bronze Garuda Figure Buddhist Guardian Deity 12.5" LS#097 Chado a traditional method for storing

a traditional method for storing and presenting fine tableware

It was often called kachimushi (“victory insect”)

A finely detailed pair of menuki (ornamental sword hilt fittings) depicting large wasps (suzumebachi 蜂)

Antique Chinese low cabinet constructed from hardwood with a deep red lacquer surface

No structural damage or repairs noted

Vintage Nepalese Bronze Garuda Figure Buddhist Guardian Deity 12.5" LS#097 Chado a traditional method for storingAntique Japanese Bronze Garuda Figure with Gilt Highlights, Buddhist Guardian Deity 12. 5"H x 7. 5"D x 8"W Cast bronze figure depicting Garuda kneeling in prayer, hands held together in ajali mudr. The figure is powerfully modeled with a muscular human torso, avian head with pronounced beak, and fully articulated wings folded behind the body. The surface shows a deep, natural bronze patina with subtle tonal variation from age and handling, with no