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Fudō Myōō Polychrome Wooden Statue | Guardian Wisdom King Acala | Kyushu Temple Provenance | 64.5 cm
Fudō Myōō Polychrome Wooden Statue | Guardian Wisdom King Acala | Kyushu Temple Provenance | 64.5 cm
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Fudō Myōō (Acala), Immovable Wisdom King
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. His iconography represents the power to transform suffering into awakening through unwavering commitment.
This example stands approximately 64.5 cm in height and retains traces of original polychrome and gilt decoration. The scale, carving depth, and structural presence indicate temple use rather than private devotion. Surface wear and pigment loss are consistent with long-term ritual handling and age.
The sculpture originates from a Kyushu temple context and reflects Edo–Meiji period craftsmanship, when Buddhist woodcarving balanced expressive force with disciplined formal structure. The accompanying wooden dais reinforces its liturgical role within a ritual space.
As a collector’s piece, this sculpture represents a convergence of religious art, ritual history, and Japanese sculptural tradition—an object created not for display alone, but for spiritual function.
OBJECT DETAILS
Deity: Fudō Myōō (Acala), Wisdom King
Material: Carved wood with polychrome and gilt remnants
Height: Approx. 64.5 cm
Width: Approx. 29.5 cm
Depth: Approx. 29.5 cm
Period: Early-Mid Showa period (educated assessment)
Provenance: Kyushu temple deaccession
Condition: Age-related wear, pigment loss, surface abrasions; structurally intact
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
Guaranteed 100% Authentic. Covered by the Japonista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™.
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