This statue is of Acala, the compassionate Buddha who removes worldly desires and saves all people. It is thought to date back to the early showa period. I've seen many Acalas, but this one looks like bit an older Acala. His face is dignified and well worth seeing. It's a rare face you don't see very often. Who is Fudō Myō-ō? Fudō Myō-ō is a protective deity in Buddhism and is considered an incarnation of Dainichi Nyorai (Mahāvairocana). He is particularly important in Esoteric Buddhism (Shingon and Tendai sects). Fudō Myō-ō is depicted with a fierce expression, symbolizing his role in cutting through worldly desires and protecting practitioners. He is usually surrounded by flames and holds a sword (Kurikara sword) in his right hand and a rope (lasso) in his left hand. [Characteristics of Acala] ・Although he has a scary face, he is a merciful Buddha who removes confusion and worldly desires from the mind and saves all people. ・He shows the ultimate form of cutting through the worldly desires and evil of all living beings with a sword and burning them to ashes with flames. ・Most statues are one-faced and two-armed, holding a demon-subduing sword in their right hand and a lasso in their left hand, but there are also four-faced and six-armed statues. [Benefits of Acala] Dispelling worldly desires, warding off evil, academic success, personal safety, success in life, prosperity in business, protection of practitioners, prayers for health, victory in battle, and national security. [Origin of Acala] Acala is said to have its roots in Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and creation, which originated in India. He was brought to Japan by Kukai, the founder of Shingon Buddhism. Famous Fudō Myō-ō and Two Attendant Boys Statues in Japan Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (Chiba Prefecture) Takahata Fudōson Temple (Tokyo) Tō-ji Temple (Kyoto) Daigo-ji Temple (Kyoto) The Fudō Myō-ō and Two Attendant Boys Statue is widely worshiped as a deity of warding off misfortune, prosperity, and spiritual protection. Height: 39.8 cm Width: 22.0 cm Depth: 15.4 cm Weight: 4920 g Condition: The condition is generally good. There is no major damage. There are scratches, stains, scuffs, peeling, discoloration, etc. This is a delicate item, so please handle with care. We have posted many photos, so please take a look. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 120722311210