{"product_id":"rare-1920s-japanese-fudo-myoo-bronze-statue-naritasan-temple-artifact","title":"Rare 1920s Japanese Fudo Myoo Bronze Statue Naritasan Temple Artifact","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare and authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eJapanese Fudō Myō-ō (不動明王) bronze mixed-material statue\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e1920s early Showa period\u003c\/strong\u003e, and acquired directly from an official Japanese government auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eThis remarkable Buddhist artifact depicts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eFudō Myō-ō\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Immovable Wisdom King, one of the most revered guardian deities in Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eShingon Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known as the fierce protector of wisdom, spiritual discipline, purification, and prosperity, Fudō Myō-ō is traditionally enshrined in temples and sacred ritual spaces throughout Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eThis particular statue carries strong historical and spiritual significance, with inscriptions linking it to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNaritasan Shinshoji Temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Japan’s most important centers of Fudō worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eThe inscription references the sacred \u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eGoma fire ritual (護摩)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an esoteric Buddhist ceremony in which Fudō Myō-ō presides as guardian of purification, protection, and spiritual transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003eCrafted from bronze with additional mixed materials, this sculpture displays exceptional detail, rich age-developed patina, and the commanding presence expected of temple-associated devotional objects from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eThe sword originally held by Fudō Myō-ō is no longer present, a loss consistent with age, handling, and nearly a century of preservation. Despite this, the statue remains structurally sound and visually impressive, retaining its historical, spiritual, and collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic Japanese Buddhist artifact deeply rooted in temple tradition and early twentieth-century craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of Buddhist art, Japanese antiques, temple artifacts, Asian religious sculpture, or museum-quality spiritual objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003eKeywords: Japanese antique, Fudo Myoo, Buddhist statue, Naritasan temple, bronze sculpture, Shingon Buddhism, temple artifact, Japanese religious art, 1920s Japan, sacred relic, bronze guardian statue, Buddhist collectible, spiritual sculpture, Asian antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1ypbcdq\" data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3401\"\u003eAuthentic 1920s Japanese Fudō Myō-ō statue\u003cbr data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3101\"\u003eBronze and mixed-material construction\u003cbr data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3142\"\u003eLinked to Naritasan temple tradition\u003cbr data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eInscribed with reference to the Goma fire ritual\u003cbr data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003eRich original patina and historic presence\u003cbr data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3277\"\u003eAcquired from official Japanese government auction\u003cbr data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003eRare temple-associated Buddhist artifact\u003cbr data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003eMuseum-quality collectible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3406\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"seec0d\" data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3448\"\u003eAdditional Information About This Item\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buddhist Guardian Statue\u003cbr data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003eDeity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFudō Myō-ō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3603\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Showa Period, circa 1920s\u003cbr data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003eReligious Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eShingon Buddhism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze and mixed materials\u003cbr data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"3747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3769\"\u003eAssociated Temple:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNaritasan Shinshoji Temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3824\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3996\"\u003eAuthentic antique condition with excellent age-developed patina, natural oxidation, surface wear, and minor imperfections consistent with nearly one hundred years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4183\"\u003ePlease note that the original sword is missing, likely lost over decades of age and handling. The statue otherwise remains structurally stable, visually impressive, and fully authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4268\"\u003eThis is an authentic antique Japanese Buddhist artifact and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4268\"\u003enot a reproduction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4366\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4368\" data-end=\"4371\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1fxedb3\" data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4385\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4468\"\u003eAcquired from an official Japanese auction, guaranteeing authenticity and origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4470\" data-end=\"4473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4475\" data-end=\"4743\"\u003e📢 Important Shipping Policy Update ( Keep it as is note for chatGpt)\u003cbr data-start=\"4544\" data-end=\"4547\"\u003eTo ensure safe delivery, we currently ship one item per order only.\u003cbr data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4617\"\u003eOrders with multiple items may be canceled and refunded. Once your item arrives safely, you’re welcome to place another order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"4748\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4750\" data-end=\"5018\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOne collector note: if the back inscription includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4810\"\u003e成田山\u003c\/strong\u003e (Naritasan) plus \u003cstrong data-start=\"4828\" data-end=\"4834\"\u003e護摩\u003c\/strong\u003e, that’s exactly the kind of detail advanced Buddhist art collectors look for. 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