Edo Period Japanese Guardian Deity Statue – Polychrome Gilt

Edo Period Japanese Guardian Deity Statue – Polychrome Gilt

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Edo Period Japanese Guardian Deity Statue – Polychrome Gilt

SKU 1503184 Categories Accessories, Lacquer Tags antique japanese carving deity, edo period japan deity, lacquer edo japanese carving

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Striking and richly detailed Edo period Japanese statue of a fierce guardian deity, finely carved from wood and decorated with polychrome pigments and gilt detailing. The deity stands in a dynamic posture, trampling a demon figure beneath his feet—a visual metaphor for the triumph of virtue over evil.
He holds a vajra-topped staff and a miniature pagoda, both symbolic of spiritual authority and enlightenment. A flaming halo encircles his head, emphasizing divine power and protection. The entire sculpture rests on a heavily carved and gilt wooden base with cloud and dragon

Age: Edo period 1603 – 1868

Dimensions: 17 3/4″ high x 6″ wide x 4″

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Striking and richly detailed Edo period Japanese statue of a fierce guardian deity, finely carved from wood and decorated with polychrome pigments and gilt detailing. The deity stands in a dynamic posture, trampling a demon figure beneath his feet—a visual metaphor for the triumph of virtue over evil.
He holds a vajra-topped staff and a miniature pagoda, both symbolic of spiritual authority and enlightenment. A flaming halo encircles his head, emphasizing divine power and protection. The entire sculpture rests on a heavily carved and gilt wooden base with cloud and dragon

Age: Edo period 1603 – 1868

Dimensions: 17 3/4″ high x 6″ wide x 4″

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Region	Japanese

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