Wei Tuo - Bronze - China - Late 20th century
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Bronze Wei Tuo statue in late 20th‑century dynastic style, 25 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep, weighing 1290 g, in good condition from a private collection.
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Wei Tuo - The Buddhist Protector:
Wei Tuo (also called Skanda or Weituo Pusa) is one of the most important protective deities in Chinese Buddhism.
He is one of the 32 generals who serve under the Four Heavenly Kings.
Warrior equipment: full suit of armor with detailed ornaments
Helmet with decoration: Often with phoenix feathers or dragon head.
Vajra/staff: Wei Tuo is traditionally depicted with a vajra (diamond staff) as a weapon.
Standing posture: vigilant, protective pose
Young warrior: Unlike Guan Yu (with a long beard), Wei Tuo is depicted as a young, powerful protector.
Function & meaning:
Protector of the Buddhist teaching (Dharma)
Guardian of temples and monasteries
Defender against demons and negative forces
Symbol of vigilance and dedication
The statue is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine and detailed.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.
Weight: 1290 grams.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so that you only have to pay shipping costs once.
Wei Tuo - The Buddhist Protector:
Wei Tuo (also called Skanda or Weituo Pusa) is one of the most important protective deities in Chinese Buddhism.
He is one of the 32 generals who serve under the Four Heavenly Kings.
Warrior equipment: full suit of armor with detailed ornaments
Helmet with decoration: Often with phoenix feathers or dragon head.
Vajra/staff: Wei Tuo is traditionally depicted with a vajra (diamond staff) as a weapon.
Standing posture: vigilant, protective pose
Young warrior: Unlike Guan Yu (with a long beard), Wei Tuo is depicted as a young, powerful protector.
Function & meaning:
Protector of the Buddhist teaching (Dharma)
Guardian of temples and monasteries
Defender against demons and negative forces
Symbol of vigilance and dedication
The statue is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine and detailed.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.
Weight: 1290 grams.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so that you only have to pay shipping costs once.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Bronze
Height
25 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Title of artwork
Wei Tuo
Depth
10 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
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