An exceptional Japanese antique bronze statue from the 1920s depicting Fudō Myō-ō (不動明王), the Immovable Wisdom King, one of the most revered guardian deities in Shingon Buddhism.

This rare mixed-material sculpture was acquired directly from an official Japanese auction and represents an important example of early twentieth-century Japanese Buddhist craftsmanship.

The figure depicts Fudō Myō-ō standing before a dramatic flame mandorla, symbolizing purification, wisdom, and the burning away of negative energies. In traditional iconography, Fudō carries a sword to cut through ignorance and a rope to guide sentient beings toward enlightenment.

This example bears inscriptions referencing the sacred Goma fire ritual (護摩), one of the central purification rituals of Japanese esoteric Buddhism.

References connect this piece to Naritasan Shinshō-ji Temple, one of Japan’s most famous centers of Fudō worship, making this an especially desirable piece for collectors of Japanese religious art.

The original sword is no longer present due to age, a condition commonly seen in century-old devotional sculptures.

This is an authentic antique Japanese religious sculpture and not a modern reproduction.

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Product Highlights

Authentic 1920s Japanese Buddhist sculpture
Depicts Fudō Myō-ō
Mixed-material bronze construction
Flame mandorla backpiece
References to Goma fire ritual
Associated with Naritasan Shinshō-ji Temple traditions
Beautiful aged patina
Rare early twentieth-century example
Acquired from official Japanese auction
Museum-worthy collector piece

Additional Information About This Item

Subject: Fudō Myō-ō (不動明王)
Origin: Japan
Region Association: Naritasan Shinshō-ji Temple
Period: Early Showa / Taisho transition, circa 1920s
Material: Bronze and mixed materials
Religious Tradition: Shingon Buddhism
Ritual Association: Goma fire ritual
Provenance: Acquired from official Japanese auction

About Fudō Myō-ō

Fudō Myō-ō is one of the most powerful protective deities in Japanese Buddhism, worshipped for protection, inner strength, purification, and spiritual guidance.

His sword symbolizes the cutting of illusion, while the surrounding flames represent transformation and purification.

Condition

Good antique condition with natural age-related wear.

The sculpture displays an excellent original patina, oxidation, minor surface wear, and age-related imperfections consistent with a genuine century-old religious artifact.

The original sword is missing due to age, as shown in photographs. The statue remains visually powerful, structurally stable, and highly displayable.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the item description.

Provenance

Acquired from an official Japanese auction, guaranteeing authenticity and origin.

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