Tríada de Yakushi Nyorai del período Edo con Nikko y Gakko Bosatsu, conjunto de Buda sanador de madera dorada y policromada

For centuries Japanese devotees turned to Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, for healing and long life, and this Edo-period triad presents him between the bodhisattvas of sun and moon. Gilt and polychrome wood, a lotus base and aureole for each figure, and a central height of 21.5 cm make it a complete ensemble for a personal altar.

The Piece

This Edo-period wooden triad depicts Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, accompanied by his attendants Nikko Bosatsu and Gakko Bosatsu. Together the three form a complete healing mandala, symbolizing restoration of body, mind and spirit.

Yakushi Nyorai is revered throughout Japan as the Buddha who relieves illness and prolongs life. Unlike the Pure Land Buddhas, Yakushi remains actively engaged in the human realm, answering prayers for recovery, protection and balance, while Nikko and Gakko embody sunlight and moonlight, reinforcing the idea of uninterrupted guardianship across day and night.

Carved in wood and finished with polychrome pigments and gilding, the figures display classical Edo-period proportions and devotional restraint. Each retains its own lotus base and aureole, indicating intentional creation as a unified triad rather than later assembly. The set would have served as a personal altar ensemble or temple-side devotional object rather than architectural display.

Details

• Era: Edo period
• Origin: Japan
• Material: Carved wood with polychrome pigments and gilding
• Measurements: Left (Nikko): H 19.5 cm · W 10 cm · D 6.5 cm · 178 g; Center (Yakushi): H 21.5 cm · W 10 cm · D 7 cm · 196 g; Right (Gakko): H 19.5 cm · W 10 cm · D 6.5 cm · 177 g
• Edition: Triad of three figures, each with lotus base and aureole

Condition

• Antique condition with surface wear, pigment loss and age-related patina.
• Age-consistent wear, pigment softening and surface patina reflect ritual use over generations; review the photographs carefully.

Authenticity & Care

Each figure retains its own lotus base and aureole, indicating creation as a unified triad rather than a later assembly. 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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