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Buddhistic objects - Four-Piece Buddhist Art Collection Featuring Kukai, Fudo Myoo and Amida Buddha - Metal - 20th century
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Buddhistic objects - Four-Piece Buddhist Art Collection Featuring Kukai, Fudo Myoo and Amida Buddha - Metal - 20th century

【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 Presenting a reverent assembly of Buddhist figures, this four-piece collection from the 20th century offers a unique glimpse into the spiritual art of Japan. The set comprises a brass figure of Kukai, also known as Kobo Daishi, housed in a metal alter cabinet, a triad of deities including Fudo Myoo with his acolytes Seitaka and Kongara, a copper depiction of the seated Amida Buddha from Kamakura's Great Buddha, and a standalone standing statue of Kukai. Kukai, the founder of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism, is celebrated for his significant contributions to religious practice and culture. Fudo Myoo, known for his immovable determination to destroy evil, is accompanied by Seitaka and Kongara, who symbolize the conversion of passion into wisdom. The Amida Buddha, central to Pure Land Buddhism, represents boundless light and life, embodying compassion and mercy. The copper Amida Buddha statue bears an inscription on its base, signifying its representation of the Great Buddha at Kamakura, an iconic symbol of serene spiritual strength. The brass Kukai seated within the cabinet carries an engraving on the back, indicating its association with Kongobu-ji, the head temple of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism. Koyasan is a sacred mountain site established by Kukai himself in the early Heian period, revered as a pinnacle of Japanese Buddhist heritage. These artifacts display natural signs of age such as surface wear, small scratches, dirt, verdigris patina, dust, and some loss of paint. Fudo Myoo's halo and sword are missing. For a detailed condition assessment, please refer to the provided photographs. Dimensions of Seated Kukai: approx. H 5.3 cm W 5.1 cm D 3.2 cm Dimensions: approx. H 10.5-13.7 cm W 4.4-12.8 cm D 3.2-10.3 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!

No. 82261769

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Buddhistic objects - Four-Piece Buddhist Art Collection Featuring Kukai, Fudo Myoo and Amida Buddha - Metal - 20th century

Buddhistic objects - Four-Piece Buddhist Art Collection Featuring Kukai, Fudo Myoo and Amida Buddha - Metal - 20th century

【Important notes】

・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item.

【Product details】

Presenting a reverent assembly of Buddhist figures, this four-piece collection from the 20th century offers a unique glimpse into the spiritual art of Japan. The set comprises a brass figure of Kukai, also known as Kobo Daishi, housed in a metal alter cabinet, a triad of deities including Fudo Myoo with his acolytes Seitaka and Kongara, a copper depiction of the seated Amida Buddha from Kamakura's Great Buddha, and a standalone standing statue of Kukai.

Kukai, the founder of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism, is celebrated for his significant contributions to religious practice and culture. Fudo Myoo, known for his immovable determination to destroy evil, is accompanied by Seitaka and Kongara, who symbolize the conversion of passion into wisdom. The Amida Buddha, central to Pure Land Buddhism, represents boundless light and life, embodying compassion and mercy.

The copper Amida Buddha statue bears an inscription on its base, signifying its representation of the Great Buddha at Kamakura, an iconic symbol of serene spiritual strength. The brass Kukai seated within the cabinet carries an engraving on the back, indicating its association with Kongobu-ji, the head temple of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism. Koyasan is a sacred mountain site established by Kukai himself in the early Heian period, revered as a pinnacle of Japanese Buddhist heritage.

These artifacts display natural signs of age such as surface wear, small scratches, dirt, verdigris patina, dust, and some loss of paint. Fudo Myoo's halo and sword are missing. For a detailed condition assessment, please refer to the provided photographs.

Dimensions of Seated Kukai: approx. H 5.3 cm W 5.1 cm D 3.2 cm
Dimensions: approx. H 10.5-13.7 cm W 4.4-12.8 cm D 3.2-10.3 cm

・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid.
・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance.

Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!

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