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Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas

$7,995per set
£6,074.23per set
€6,980.56per set
CA$11,229.96per set
A$12,223.53per set
CHF 6,476.81per set
MX$147,006.40per set
NOK 82,350.98per set
SEK 75,465.56per set
DKK 52,144.37per set

About the Item

Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones. The intricately carved details and wonderfully vivid coloring (especially on the flame-like halos) make this pair quite special. The Buddha on the left sits elevated on the elephant (to symbolize the great power of Buddhist practice in overcoming all obstacles) with hands clasped together in meditation is the Fugen Bosatsu Buddha - Bodhisattva of universal goodness, virtue, and worthiness - and represents the wisdom of the Nyorai. The Buddha on the right sits upon a Shi Shi lion with a sword in hand is the Monju Bosatsu - representing protection from evil spirits and the bringing of happiness and who in contrast symbolizes wisdom and the enlightened mind (realization). In Japanese, the Fugen and Monju Buddhas are often shown flanking the Historical Buddha (Shaka Nyorai) in a grouping called the Shaka Trinity with Fugen placed to the right of the central Shaka Nyorai Buddha statue and Monju situated on the left. In this triad, Fugen is often depicted holding a lotus flower and riding an elephant (to symbolize the great power of Buddhist practice in overcoming all obstacles). Monju is frequently depicted with a sword in one hand (to cut through ignorance), holding the Sutra of Wisdom in the other, and sitting atop a roaring Shi Shi lion. These two works came from a closed temple in Japan and likely date back to the late Meiji period / early Show period but could be older. Would clearly be the crown jewel of any Buddha or Asian / Japanese artifacts collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone accent pair of buddhas in about any setting. Dimensions together: 26" high, 28.5" wide, 7.5" deep. Each Buddha without pedestals and backing halos is roughly 12-12.5" tall.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Giltwood,Lacquer,Paint,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 1900s
  • Condition:
    In very good vintage condition with light loss/ wear to lacquer/ paint consistent with age and use, one small tip of Halo missing on Fugen Bosatsu and possible previous small repair to the sword (please see photos). Breathtaking and special overall.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254328886542

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