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Hearst Museum object titled Figurine with base, accession number 9-8163a,b, described as Figurine of Bishamon Ten; polychrome wood, peeling; crystal (?) eyes; wood base represents reclining demon; 15-16 century (fide Prof. Cahill); height figure (a) 30 cm; height base (b) 12.5 cm. Bishamon Ten (Japanese for Vaisravana) is the Guardian of the North i.e. one of the four guardian of the corners of the world. Used in home or in shrine.