Shrine - Wood - 1950-1960 - This is a Buddhist statue
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A Japanese wood carving Buddhist statue dating from the 1950s, depicting a seated Buddha with an elaborately carved halo and lotus‑style pedestal, in good condition with signs of age.
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Product Description
This is a Buddhist statue created in the style of traditional Japanese Buddhist wood-carving art.
It depicts a seated Buddha figure set against an intricately decorated halo (*kōhai*).
The halo features fine carvings, and the pedestal displays traditional ornamentation reminiscent of a lotus flower. The texture of the aged wood lends the piece a unique patina and a sense of character.
Such Japanese Buddhist sculptures have historically been enshrined in temples, home altars, and places of worship; this piece offers fascinating insight into Japanese religious culture and traditional wood-carving techniques.
The charm of this piece lies in its intricate details—evidently hand-carved—and the distinctive texture developed through years of use.
Dimensions: Height 29.5 cm, Width 19.7 cm, Depth 15.8 cm
Weight: 1636 g
Condition:
As this is an antique wood carving, it exhibits signs of age and use, such as scratches, scuffs, stains, discoloration, and deterioration of the finish, as shown in the photographs. Please understand that these are natural results of aging and handling.
Notes:
This piece will be of interest to collectors of Japanese Buddhist art, Japanese wooden Buddhist statues, religious art, Asian antiques, and traditional Japanese crafts.
Product Description
This is a Buddhist statue created in the style of traditional Japanese Buddhist wood-carving art.
It depicts a seated Buddha figure set against an intricately decorated halo (*kōhai*).
The halo features fine carvings, and the pedestal displays traditional ornamentation reminiscent of a lotus flower. The texture of the aged wood lends the piece a unique patina and a sense of character.
Such Japanese Buddhist sculptures have historically been enshrined in temples, home altars, and places of worship; this piece offers fascinating insight into Japanese religious culture and traditional wood-carving techniques.
The charm of this piece lies in its intricate details—evidently hand-carved—and the distinctive texture developed through years of use.
Dimensions: Height 29.5 cm, Width 19.7 cm, Depth 15.8 cm
Weight: 1636 g
Condition:
As this is an antique wood carving, it exhibits signs of age and use, such as scratches, scuffs, stains, discoloration, and deterioration of the finish, as shown in the photographs. Please understand that these are natural results of aging and handling.
Notes:
This piece will be of interest to collectors of Japanese Buddhist art, Japanese wooden Buddhist statues, religious art, Asian antiques, and traditional Japanese crafts.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1636 g
Title additional information
This is a Buddhist statue
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Japan
Height
29.5 cm
Width
19.7 cm
Depth
15.8 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1950-1960
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