【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】 Offered here is an extraordinary artifact from Edo period or Later, a wooden statue that beautifully blends the protective attributes of Konpira, the patron of mariners, with the powerful imagery of a Tengu. The Tengu’s characteristic long nose is prominently featured, adding to the statue's mystical allure and its role as a guardian figure. An important dedication inscribed on the statue translates to "Dedicated to the Carved Honored Konpira, Present Abbot Tensawa Era, (奉彫刻金毘羅尊　現住天澤代)" indicating that it was consecrated during the period of an abbot at Tensawa. This inscription reveals the statue’s intimate connection with the temple and its spiritual lineage. This statue exhibits a characterful patina consistent with its historical pedigree, complete with wear marks such as scratches, stains, and areas where the lacquer has chipped away. These imperfections narrate its past and authenticate its extensive use in religious devotion. Please refer to the detailed photographs for a comprehensive understanding of its present condition. Dimensions: approx. H 42.5 cm W 20.5 cm D 16.5 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! #printemps2024