Japanese Antique Polychrome Figure of a Buddhist Guardian

Japanese Antique Polychrome Figure of a Buddhist Guardian

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Japanese

Period

Pre 1800

$3,100.00

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Antique Japanese figure of a Buddhist guardian, possibly Fudo Myoo, the Immovable One, the protector of Buddhism and true Buddhists. His stature, his curls, and his intense eyes are all traditional characteristics of Fudo Myoo. His red coloring is reminiscent of a Nio guardian. He stands on a rocky ground with one hand raised as if shielding his eyes. Carved of wood and painted with mineral pigments and gold. His eyes are painted glass.

Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 15 1/4″ high x 9″ wide x 7″ deep.

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Antique Japanese figure of a Buddhist guardian, possibly Fudo Myoo, the Immovable One, the protector of Buddhism and true Buddhists. His stature, his curls, and his intense eyes are all traditional characteristics of Fudo Myoo. His red coloring is reminiscent of a Nio guardian. He stands on a rocky ground with one hand raised as if shielding his eyes. Carved of wood and painted with mineral pigments and gold. His eyes are painted glass.

Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 15 1/4″ high x 9″ wide x 7″ deep.

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Region

Japanese

Period

Pre 1800

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