Fujin and Raijin. The gods of thunder and wind in the Japanese Shinto religion. Extremely impressive and important pair of figures. Brown copper alloy. Cloud pedestals removable. Height 48/49 cm (18.9" and 19.3"). Weight: 12120 g. and 10520 g. From North German private collection; Exhibited as highlight of the Nepal Art Council 2015 in Kathmandu. The gods, appearing in demonic form, kneeling on cloud pedestals. Wrathful faces and muscular bodies. Wearing long scarves around the shoulders and light cloths around the hips. Fujin is carrying the bag full of wind on his shoulders. Raijin's hands hold two drumsticks for beating the drums that float around his body. Bottoms covered with copper consecration plates with seal. Very rare and precious unique item. Fujin and Raijin. The gods of thunder and wind in the Japanese Shinto religion. Extremely impressive and important pair of figures. Brown copper alloy. Cloud pedestals removable. Height 48/49 cm (18.9" and 19.3"). Weight: 12120 g. and 10520 g. From North German private collection; Exhibited as highlight of the Nepal Art Council 2015 in Kathmandu. The gods, appearing in demonic form, kneeling on cloud pedestals. Wrathful faces and muscular bodies. Wearing long scarves around the shoulders and light cloths around the hips. Fujin is carrying the bag full of wind on his shoulders. Raijin's hands hold two drumsticks for beating the drums that float around his body. Bottoms covered with copper consecration plates with seal. Very rare and precious unique item.Fujin and Raijin. The gods of thunder and wind in the Japanese Shinto religion. Extremely impressive and important pair of figures. Brown copper alloy. Cloud pedestals removable. Height 48/49 cm (18.9" and 19.3"). Weight: 12120 g. and 10520 g. From North German private collection; Exhibited as highlight of the Nepal Art Council 2015 in Kathmandu. The gods, appearing in demonic form, kneeling on cloud pedestals. Wrathful faces and muscular bodies. Wearing long scarves around the shoulders and light cloths around the hips. Fujin is carrying the bag full of wind on his shoulders. Raijin's hands hold two drumsticks for beating the drums that float around his body. Bottoms covered with copper consecration plates with seal. Very rare and precious unique item.