Takeda Fudo-son(極小仏 武田不動尊)

The 'Takeda Fudo-son,' an immovable deity statue of Takeda Shingen modeled after his own appearance, is part of the 'Gokusho Butsu Series.' This statue is inseparable from Takeda Shingen and is enshrined in a famous temple considered his memorial temple. The statue is known as 'Takeda Fudo-son' and is also called 'Shingen Shou Fudo' because it was created during Shingen's lifetime, modeled after his own face and body.

According to legend, Shingen invited a sculptor from Kyoto to create a life-sized statue modeled after himself. The sculptor began working on the carving while facing Shingen, but it is said that initially, he did not intend to carve Fudo Myo-o (Acala, the immovable deity). However, as he continued to carve, it eventually transformed into Fudo Myo-o, a testament to the extraordinary presence of Shingen. This statue, believed to be one with Shingen, continues to attract devoted worship as a symbol of protection from misfortune, success in endeavors, and fire prevention.

The manufacturer combined their long-established expertise in Buddhist statue craftsmanship with the challenge of creating highly detailed sculptures within size constraints, all while offering an affordable price. The delicate gold leafing on the statues was overseen by the renowned Buddhist statue colorist, Chihiro Takamura.

Crafting wooden statues of approximately 10cm or less in size was a significant challenge. They used boxwood, suitable for fine carving, to recreate the most important aspects of the deity's face and balance, mirroring the original image. The gold leaf coloring was carried out by the workshop of 'Isumu' under the supervision of Chihiro Takamura. This collection is recommended with confidence, as it contains a wealth of knowledge packed into these small-sized statues.

• Size: 106(H)×58(W)×45(D)mm, 77g
• Material: Tsuge (柘植)/copper
• Made in China
• You can choose the option to consecrate this statue (give an eye-opening ceremony) before it is shipped from Japan. If you choose this option, we will bring the statue to a Japanese temple, and pay them the necessary fees so that your statue is properly consecrated. The temple will issue a certificate of proof with your name on it, which will also be shipped together with your statue
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