Estatua de madera policromada de Fudō Myōō, Rey de la Sabiduría Acala sentado, procedente de un templo de Kyūshū, 64.5 cm

A large wooden Fudō Myōō, the Immovable Wisdom King, deaccessioned from a temple in Kyushu and still on its wooden dais. Seated with a commanding expression and retaining traces of polychrome and gilt, the figure was carved for ritual function, with a scale and carving depth that point to temple use rather than private devotion.

The Piece

This large-scale wooden sculpture depicts Fudō Myōō, the Immovable Wisdom King of Esoteric Buddhism, revered as the uncompromising protector of the Buddhist law. Rendered in seated form with a commanding expression, the figure embodies steadfast resolve, discipline and compassionate force.

Fudō Myōō is a central figure in Mikkyō traditions such as Shingon and Tendai Buddhism. Unlike serene Buddhas, he appears in wrathful form to subdue ignorance and cut through illusion, and his iconography represents the power to transform suffering into awakening through unwavering commitment.

The statue measures approximately 64.5 cm in height and retains traces of original polychrome and gilt decoration. Its scale, carving depth and structural presence indicate temple use rather than private devotion, and surface wear and pigment loss are consistent with long-term ritual handling and age.

The sculpture comes from a Kyushu temple context, and its carving follows the Edo–Meiji tradition in which Buddhist woodcarving balanced expressive force with disciplined formal structure. The accompanying wooden dais reinforces its liturgical role within a ritual space. Made for spiritual function rather than display alone, it brings together religious art, ritual history and Japanese sculptural tradition.

Details

• Deity: Fudō Myōō (Acala), Wisdom King
• Era: Early to mid Shōwa period (educated assessment), in the Edo–Meiji carving tradition
• Material: Carved wood with polychrome and gilt remnants
• Posture: Seated
• Measurements: Height approx. 64.5 cm · Width approx. 29.5 cm · Depth approx. 29.5 cm
• Provenance: Kyushu temple deaccession
• Included: Wooden dais

Condition

• Structurally intact, with age-related wear, pigment loss and surface abrasions.
• Surface wear and pigment loss are consistent with long-term ritual handling and age.

Authenticity & Care

Provenance is a deaccession from a temple in Kyushu; the early to mid Shōwa dating is an educated assessment. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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