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Monumental Bronze Fudo Myoo Standing Statue (Acala) — Esoteric Buddhist Wisdom King Okimono | Japan, Showa Era or Later | ~98 cm, ~26.8 kg
Monumental Bronze Fudo Myoo Standing Statue (Acala) — Esoteric Buddhist Wisdom King Okimono | Japan, Showa Era or Later | ~98 cm, ~26.8 kg
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Monumental Bronze Fudo Myoo (Acala) — The Immovable Wisdom King
A commanding, near life-scale bronze depiction of Fudo Myoo (Acala), conceived as a work of presence rather than ornament. At approximately 98 cm in height and nearly 26.8 kg, the sculpture reads architecturally—an object that stabilizes a room’s atmosphere with disciplined calm.
In Esoteric Buddhism, Fudo is revered as the “Immovable” protector: fierce in appearance yet compassionate in function. The stern expression is iconography—not temperament—symbolizing mercy expressed as unwavering resolve.
Who is Fudo Myoo?
- Fudo Myoo (Acala): The “Immovable” Wisdom King—protector of the Dharma and remover of obstacles through disciplined compassion.
- Wisdom Kings (Vidyaraja): Fierce guardian manifestations; their wrath is symbolic and directed at delusion, not beings.
- Sword & Rope: Sword as wisdom that cuts ignorance; rope as compassionate restraint and guidance back to the path.
Object Details
- Material: Cast bronze (patinated)
- Period: Showa era or later (modern work in classical iconographic tradition)
- Scale: Monumental / architectural display category
Dimensions & Weight
- Height: approx. 98 cm
- Width: approx. 34 cm
- Depth: approx. 23.5 cm
- Item weight: approx. 26.8 kg
Condition
- Natural patina with minor display wear consistent with bronze at scale.
- Expect small surface variations (fine abrasions, oxidation tone shifts) typical of bronze life in real interiors.
HS Code Guidance
Practical default for a standalone sculpture: HS 9703.00. In some destinations, brokers may prefer HS 8306. Final classification varies by customs practice.
Collector Context
Bronze grants Fudo Myoo his essential authority: permanence, gravity, and the ability to age with dignity. At this scale, the figure functions as a contemplative anchor—ideal for a meditation room, study, or shrine-like interior where presence matters.
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Confidence & Verification Notes
Presented as modern Japanese production (Showa era or later) executed within classical iconographic tradition. Exact decade and maker attribution require documentation visible in listing images (marks, plaques, inscriptions).
Cargo Shipping & Handling Notice
Due to the final packaged weight and/or dimensional requirements of this piece, standard parcel services such as Japan Post EMS, DHL, FedEx, or UPS are not applicable. This item will be shipped via cargo or freight-based shipping methods.
Cargo shipments require additional preparation time to ensure proper handling, which may include custom crating, reinforced packing, coordination with domestic logistics providers, and scheduling with international freight consolidators and export brokers. As a result, estimated delivery timelines typically range from 6 to 10 weeks, depending on routing, carrier availability, and customs clearance procedures in the destination country.
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Authenticity & Stewardship
Evaluated under the Japonista Authentication Framework™:
- Material, carving, and surface-study comparison
- Iconographic and stylistic verification
- Condition and stability review (surface integrity)
- Construction assessment and handling-risk evaluation
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A Note on Stewardship and Collecting
At Japonista, we approach Buddhist statues, sacred images, and ritual objects not merely as collectibles, but as cultural and spiritual artifacts deserving of respect, understanding, and careful presentation. Every piece we offer is thoughtfully examined, researched, and curated with sensitivity to its origin, meaning, and historical role.
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