Japanese Nobleman II by Lladró At a chromatic level

At a chromatic level

tender and innocent

such as the elaborate ornamentation of the skirts and chest plates

This princess meets a group of seven dwarfs when she flees from her evil stepmother

Faithfully inspired by the examples at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art

Japanese Nobleman II by Lladró At a chromatic levelThese 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