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Japanese antique wooden blocks/1800-1920/paper charms/Buddhist art

$1,000

£755.88

€867.03

CA$1,394.04

A$1,517.53

CHF 805.50

MX$18,259.12

NOK 10,206.83

SEK 9,352.34

DKK 6,474.93

About the Item

This is a wooden woodblock produced in Japan from the late Edo period to the Taisho period (about 1800s to 1920s). The material used is something like beech wood, and the wood is decorated with fine relief carvings. This woodblock was actually used at Horaiji Temple, an ancient temple of the Gochi Order of the Shingon sect in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. At the top of the temple is a hall with Yakushi Nyorai as its main deity, and the approach to the temple is a series of 1,425 stone steps. Toshogu Shrine and Niomon Gate, built by Tokugawa Iemitsu, are designated as National Important Cultural Properties of Japan, and the temple is still a sacred site visited by many worshippers. This woodblock is used to print paper amulets to be given to worshippers, and is, so to speak, the “original version of the amulet” that contains the blessings of the Buddha. Yakushi Nyorai is seated in the center, with messengers immediately to his left and right, and the Twelve Divine Generals surrounding him. Yakushi Nyorai is believed to be the “Buddha who heals illness” in Buddhism, and is believed to have the power to remove illness and suffering from the body and mind. Serving at his side are the "Twelve Divine Generals. Each of them corresponds to a Chinese zodiac sign, and as messengers of Yakushi Nyorai, they are believed to protect the faithful and ward off misfortune. The lower part of the plate is inscribed in Chinese characters, “Mineyakushi - Horaiji,” and the best of the temple's beliefs and arts and crafts of the time are beautifully condensed in this small plate. The delicate line carving is a masterpiece, showing the high level of handcraft skill down to the smallest detail. The masterful skill and spirituality of the carver have brought the world of Buddha to life on this quiet wooden board. Despite its compact size, when hung on a wall, it brings a sense of tranquility to a space, and fits well not only in a Japanese-style room, but also in a modern Western-style room, an entryway, or a study. It is sure to bring a moment of quiet prayer into your daily life when displayed as an interior decoration. The wood has some weathering due to age, such as insect bites, chipped corners, and warping, but these are proof that the piece has survived the passage of time, and deepen the charm of the antique. The carvings are in excellent condition, and are so precise and well preserved that they could still be used as plates. Old woodblocks in such good condition with a clear origin are rarely found in the antique market. We hope you will take this opportunity to consider this one-of-a-kind piece. Weight: 0.8 kg

Dimensions:
Height: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)Width: 8.78 in (22.3 cm)Depth: 0.71 in (1.8 cm)
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Beech,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1800-1920
Condition:
Seller Location:
Sammu-shi, JP
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5487244633262

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