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Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines

About the Item

I was able to obtain a very rare item. This is a sculpture of the god ``Shinzo''. "Shin" = God "zo" = statue Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that gods reside in all things in the universe, and there have been many shrines. In the 6th century, Buddhism was introduced and gradually spread throughout Japan. Around the 8th century, the idea that gods follow the teachings of Buddha spread. Until the Edo period, God and Buddha became one and the idea of ``Shinto and Buddhism syncretism'' was established. This statue was created during such a history. Originally, the image of God was invisible and could not be understood as something tangible. However, with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, idol worship was also introduced, and the idea that the gods follow the teachings of Buddha was also propagated at the same time in order to spread the teachings of Buddhism. Around that time, around the 9th century, the first statues of gods were built in Japan. The shape was much simpler and simpler than that of a Buddhist statue. Most statues of gods are made with both hands in front of the chest, as if praying. (Please see the reference image.) A characteristic of divine statues is that they are often sculpted as a male and female pair. The women wear Chinese-style kimonos (or Japanese kimonos), and the men wear hats and dress like Japanese aristocrats of the time. This statue is thought to have been made around the 12th century. The time is the end of the Heian period. (Heian period, 9th century to 12th century) This is a female statue. I'm letting my hair down. All carved from one block of wood. However, it is thought that a different material was inserted into her right hand. The knees are not protruding compared to the Buddha statue. There are also statues of deities that do not emphasize the feet too much and omit them. These points are the characteristics of a divine statue. Also, because the sleeves have a unique design, the kimono is probably a Chinese-style design. Also, a woman's kimono usually covers her skin up to her neck. However, regarding this statue, the skin is visible up to the stomach area. This is thought to imitate the appearance of the Tathagata Buddha in Buddhism. Some of the statues have a mixture of designs from Buddhist art and divine statue art. A similar influence can be seen in this statue as well. I found a statue of a god with a similar design in an art book, so I'll include it here. Sculptures from this period are extremely rare. A dedicated storage box is also included. Although it is very small, it is an attractive statue with a strong presence. it's recommended. Weight: 78g There are very few stores in 1stdibs that sell this kind of stuff. We sell with confidence. Also, I want many people to know the goodness of antiques, so I set the price reasonably. How about showing off to your friends around you?

Dimensions:

Height: 5.36 in (13.6 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 2.13 in (5.4 cm)

Style:

Other (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Cypress,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

15th Century and Earlier

Date of Manufacture:

12th century