Kongorishiki figures, the figure of Misshaku kongo is open-mouthed whereas Naraen kongo has his mouth closed, they symbolise the first and last syllables of the Sanskrit alphabet, Ah and Un (Hum) thus forming the opening and closing of the universe.., by Haritsu OGAWA (1663-1747)

Sculpture-Volume

2018,
United Kingdom
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