A small figure of Fudô Myôô and acolytes. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 538 Dα

A small figure of Fudô Myôô and acolytes. Late 19th century

Auction 1166 - overview Cologne
16.12.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 875 € (incl. premium)

A small figure of Fudô Myôô and acolytes. Late 19th century

The blue-skinned god formerly holding a sword and noose sits on a square rock bearing the characters Naritasan with Kongara Dôji to his right and Seitaka Dôji to his left, standing on rocks surrounded by waves, the waters originating from a waterfall springing from the main rock. Behind Fudô Myôô a flaming mandorla. On an integral oval base. At the back an illegible, gourd-shaped impressed mark.
Height 12.6 cm

The Blue Fudô Myôô is the main object of worship at Naritasan Shinshôji near Tokyo.

Provenance

Private collection, Rhineland