Vintage Nepalese Bronze Garuda Figure Buddhist Guardian Deity 12.5" LS#097 Chado suggests a food presentation box

suggests a food presentation box (jubako) used in formal tea gatherings or kazaridana display

It was often called kachimushi (“victory insect”)

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

and high fired for lasting durability

It is decorated with the Crossed Feather Mon (family crest) and Peony flowers

Vintage Nepalese Bronze Garuda Figure Buddhist Guardian Deity 12.5" LS#097 Chado suggests a food presentation boxAntique 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