Wooden figure of Fudo Myoo, Japan, 18th century
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Superb sculpture of the deity Fudo Myoo, sitting on the top of a many tiered base decorated with 6 metal rinbo, holding the sling and the sword. He sits completely wrapped in his flaming mandorla. Wood with extremely fine decoration, eyes probably glass. Japan, mid Edo period, 18th century.
Height, incl. mandorla: ca. 12.3 inches (31.5 cm).
Few cracks along the seams of the sculpture; some loss of pigments; some retouches, esp. in the gold; flames with several restored areas, but with the original pieces. Sword may be a later replacement.
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Price
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approx. USD $ 3,200.00 |
| Price local |
USD $ 3,200.00 |
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| Origin |
Japan, Asia |
| Date |
about 1750 |
| Materials |
wood, drawing, painting material |
| Height |
12.3 inch |
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