Kongara Dōji & Seitaka Dōji Figures, 1800s, Set of 2

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These figures depict two of the attendants of Fudō Myōō, the central deity of the Five Guardian Kings, protectors of … Read more These figures depict two of the attendants of Fudō Myōō, the central deity of the Five Guardian Kings, protectors of the Buddha’s Law. Kongara is depicted as a young man, his hands clasped in a contemplative pose. Seitaka is traditionally depicted with crimson skin (traces of red pigment are visible on his body), and his posture is more energetic. The drapery of both figures is deeply carved, accentuating the presence of the two works. The annotations affixed beneath the base are by Claude de Marteau; the date mentioned is Muromachi (1333–1573). H 36 cm x W 13 cm x D 7 cm (without bases). Sold with a certificate of provenance. See less