🎎 Vintage Japanese NeoGuardian Temple Statue – Niō Protector Figure
🎎 This vintage Japanese NeoGuardian statue depicts one of the fierce Niō, the guardian figures traditionally stationed at the entrance of Buddhist temples. These muscular protectors, often called Kongō Rikishi, are believed to ward off evil spirits and safeguard sacred spaces. This particular figure, with its powerful stance and expressive face, reflects the artistry of mid-Showa period temple crafts. Slightly smaller than the monumental statues found at temple gates, it makes a striking and authentic piece of Japanese spiritual art for home display.
📏 Details
• Material: Carved and hand-painted wood (possible lacquer remnants)
• Era: Mid-Showa period (circa 1940s–1960s)
• Dimensions: 12 cm tall × 6 cm wide × 5 cm deep
• Weight: 150 g
• Condition: Time-worn patina with minor chips and surface wear consistent with age; retains its original character
• Provenance: Curated in Shizuoka, Japan
Curated by Kurt Bell for the softypapa Japan Antique Roadshow, this piece brings the quiet power of temple artistry into your home, connecting you to centuries of Japanese spiritual tradition.
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