Antique Japanese Nichiren Daishonin – Meiji – ca. 1870–1900
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Antique Japanese Nichiren Daishonin from the Meiji period
Origin: Japan
Date: ca. 1870–1900, Meiji period
Material: carved wood, black lacquer, gilded wooden altar base, aged textile and brocade
Dimensions: H 24.3 × W 18.7 × D 11.6 cm
Weight: 900 g
Subject: Nichiren Daishonin (1222–1282), seated Buddhist monk
A devotional portrait of Nichiren
The sculpture presents Nichiren Daishonin seated in monastic dress with a shaven head and restrained expression. The compact figure is elevated on a multi-tiered altar base, preserving the format of a domestic or temple devotional image.
Surviving kesa and brocade
The most distinctive element is the survival of the old textile dressing. Layered beige, grey and red fabrics remain wrapped around the figure and cushions. Their extensive fraying, holes and losses are integral to the object's age and devotional history rather than later decorative additions.
Gilded altar base
The stepped wooden base carries a worn gold-toned surface with carved floral ornament to the front. Abrasion, darkened areas, small losses and handling marks remain visible throughout.
Condition
The carved wooden figure remains structurally sound. Lacquer and gilding show age-related wear and local losses. The textiles are fragile and heavily worn, with tears, holes, frayed edges and missing sections.
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