Impressive original statue of Fudō Myō-ō with Snake - Large wooden deity - The Immovable One - Japan - ca 1800 (Edo period)

Beautiful impressive Buddhist statue of Acala with Snake Japan, ca. 1800, Edo period Fudō Myō, 不動明王, the Immovable One-ō, is depicted as a warlike and wrathful deity which represent the power of Buddhism to overcome the passions. He has a furious, glaring face, carries a snake and stands on a rock (because Fudō is “immovable” in his faith) . A very rare Japanese wooden Buddhist statue in remarkable condition given the age. See for example the beautiful impressive eyes. Signs of aging, see photos. Dimensions approx. : 34,3 cm high, 11 cm wide and 8,3 cm deep Weight: 567g An exceptional collectors item and hard to come by. Will be carefully packaged/shipped by registered post.