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Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period

About the Item

This is an old Japanese "Kobo Daishi" wooden figure. "Kobo Daishi" means "Kukai". "Kukai" was a monk from the early Heian period. His posthumous name was "Kobo Daishi". He is the founder of Shingon Buddhism. This is a very old figure, thought to have been made in the 1800s. A very old figure carved out of wood. It's an art object. The overall quality of the carving is high. Size: W27 D18 H36 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800-1912
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487239651692

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