{"product_id":"antique-japanese-polychrome-standing-bodhisattva-figure-edo-meiji-period-folk-sculpture","title":"Antique Japanese Polychrome Standing Bodhisattva Figure, Edo–Meiji Period Folk Sculpture","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eThis evocative \u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eantique Japanese polychrome standing figure\u003c\/strong\u003e dates to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"774\"\u003elate Edo to early Meiji period (circa 1850–1900)\u003c\/strong\u003e and represents a \u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eBuddhist bodhisattva or attendant deity\u003c\/strong\u003e, rendered in a traditional vernacular folk-art style. Figures of this type were commonly produced for \u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"984\"\u003etemple, shrine, or domestic devotional use\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasizing serenity, compassion, and spiritual presence rather than academic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eCarved by hand and finished with layered mineral pigments, the figure features a calm, downcast expression, flowing robes, and elongated drapery elements that frame the body. The figure holds a small blue object, likely symbolic (possibly a jewel or offering), and stands upon a stylized rocky base. The simplified rear carving and strong frontal emphasis are consistent with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eregional workshop production\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than later decorative export pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003ePlease note: the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003ehead has undergone an old repair\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a visible crack line and areas of aged adhesive residue at the neck and jawline. This repair appears stable and consistent with long-term preservation rather than recent restoration. Surface wear, pigment loss, and minor abrasions are present throughout, all consistent with age and devotional handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eAn honest and character-rich example of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eJapanese folk Buddhist sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for collectors who appreciate authenticity, age, and visible history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e⭐ Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eHand-carved Japanese folk sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eLate Edo to early Meiji period (c. 1850–1900)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003ePolychrome mineral pigments over carved substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eStanding bodhisattva or attendant deity figure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eSymbolic object held in hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eStylized rocky base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eOld head repair with visible crack line and glue residue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eStrong devotional and decorative presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e📦 Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003eFair (Antique Condition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eOriginal antique condition with expected surface wear, pigment loss, and age-related abrasions. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eHead has been repaired\u003c\/strong\u003e; crack line and adhesive residue are visible but stable. 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