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THB19th C. Japanese Edo Gilt Wood Zushi Shrine of Fudo
Lot 79b
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
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East Asia, Japan, Edo to Meiji era, ca. 19th century CE. This stunning lacquered and gilt wood zushi shrine houses a wood statue of Fudo Myoo, a wrathful protector of Buddhist law. Every area with gilt has been XRF tested, with gold purity ranging between 67% and 86%! Fudo is depicted standing atop a rocky outcropping on a tiered pedestal. Behind him is a red openwork flaming panel, and one foot is planted, turned outward, creating a sense of immobility, symbolizing his role as "the Immovable One." He holds a gilt sword in one hand and a lasso made of metal wire in the other, while a brass charm is riveted to his chest. The wrathful deity glares with a scowl, emphasizing his fierce nature. Set within the lacquered wood shrine with hinged doors with a hook clasp, the verso has a Japanese inscription that appears to be a dedication of the shrine to a town. Size with doors shut: 7" L x 4" W x 17.5" H (17.8 cm x 10.2 cm x 44.4 cm); open doors: 15" L x 5" W x 17.5" H (38.1 cm x 12.7 cm x 44.4 cm); gold quality: 67% to 86% (equivalent to 16K+ to 20K+)
Fudo Myoo, also known as "The Immovable One," is a wrathful deity in Japanese Buddhism, specifically revered as a protector of the Buddhist faith. He is often depicted in fierce, scowling expressions to ward off evil and protect practitioners from negative forces. His attributes, such as the sword (to cut through ignorance) and the lasso (to bind evil), are symbolic of his power to protect and guide those who seek enlightenment.
Provenance: private Culver City, California, USA collection, by inheritance, collected 1970s to 1980s
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#191890Losses to the flames with some pieces reattached and repaired. Flaking to red pigment as well. Deity figure is intact with some scuffs and minor abrasions to pigment. The pedestal is no longer attached to the shrine base and the statue / base is fully removable. Abrasions and losses to lacquer on the exterior of the shrine. Repair and restoration to the upper edge of the shrine roof. Some fading to gilt and small repair to interior of the door.Condition
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