{"product_id":"antique-japanese-tenjin-figure-polychrome-wood-scholar-deity-edo-to-early-meiji-period-11-5-tall","title":"Antique Japanese Tenjin Figure – Polychrome Wood Scholar Deity, Edo to Early Meiji Period (11.5” Tall)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eThis evocative antique Japanese figure is very likely a representation of \u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eTenjin (天神)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the deified scholar \u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eSugawara no Michizane\u003c\/strong\u003e, revered as the patron deity of learning, writing, and scholarship in Japan. Figures of Tenjin were traditionally placed in homes, schools, and shrines as objects of devotion and protection for students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eCarved in a seated formal posture, the figure wears a traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"776\"\u003ecourt cap (kanmuri)\u003c\/strong\u003e and flowing robes, with a composed, contemplative expression emblematic of Tenjin iconography. The figure holds a scholarly object, reinforcing the association with intellect and study. Original hand-applied polychrome decoration remains throughout, showing richly aged blacks, reds, and earth tones with surface wear that speaks to genuine age and devotional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eLikely dating from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003elate Edo to early Meiji period (19th century)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece represents Japanese folk-religious sculpture rather than later tourist production. Its scale and craftsmanship suggest it was intended for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003edomestic shrine or small institutional setting\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it both historically meaningful and visually compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eLikely Japanese origin, Edo to early Meiji period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eProbable depiction of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eTenjin (Sugawara no Michizane)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eHand-carved wood with original polychrome paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eTraditional court attire and kanmuri-style cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eSeated scholar posture with symbolic object\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eRectangular painted base with decorative detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e11” wide x 4” deep x 11.5” tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of Japanese art, religious figures, or folk sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eCondition – Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eStructurally sound with expected age-related wear. 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