Shakyamuni Buddha Statue – Antique Japanese Sculpture | Edo Era Wood Carving

This Shakyamuni Buddha statue is a remarkable antique Japanese sculpture from the mid-Edo period, expertly hand carved from wood to create a peaceful Buddhist altar piece. Measuring 11.8 inches tall by 10.8 inches wide and 5.9 inches deep (about 30cm × 27.5cm × 15cm), this wooden Buddhist altar features intricate gold lacquer and metal details that highlight its historic craftsmanship. The Shakyamuni Buddha statue serves as the central figure in this Buddhist temple statue ensemble, symbolizing enlightenment and compassion, while offering collectors a genuine piece of mid Edo period art that embodies spiritual serenity and artistic excellence. Provenance includes temple origins and careful preservation, with a total weight of 70.4 ounces (2000 grams). This antique Japanese Buddha reflects centuries of devotion through its detailed carving and delicate metal haloes, although one halo is partially broken due to age.

Key features include:

- Authentic Edo era wood carving with gold lacquer and bronze metal accents

- Central Shakyamuni Buddha figure flanked by Buddhist bodhisattva figures Monju Bosatsu on the left and Fugen Bosatsu on the right

- Handcrafted wooden Buddhist altar showcasing Japanese temple art architectural elements such as pillars and mythical baku creatures

- Dimensions: H 11.8in × W 10.8in × D 5.9in (approximately H30cm × W27.5cm × D15cm)

- Weight: 70.4oz (2000g), crafted from wood, gold lacquer, metal, and bronze materials

- Provenance: Mid Edo period art piece previously housed in a Buddhist temple

Additional details:

The statue ensemble represents the Buddhist paradise through its peaceful composition and symbolic figures. The baku sculptures decorating the altar are mythical creatures believed to ward off nightmares and evil spirits, symbolizing peace—a rare motif in antique Japanese temple art. The small copper incense burner at the center is removable, allowing for ritual use or display flexibility. While the piece remains in good condition given its age, it shows natural signs of wear such as scratches, paint peeling, dirt accumulation, and a slightly wobbly handle on the altar’s side. One metal halo on the left bodhisattva is broken at the top.

This antique Japanese sculpture captures both religious significance and artistic mastery from the Edo era wood carving tradition. It offers collectors and spiritual practitioners alike an authentic connection to Buddhist bodhisattva figures and historic craftsmanship.

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