Statue, Wood carving - Wood - God - Buddhist Statue "Eko-Doji(恵光童子)" Painted by Keiboku Nakamura - Japan - Late Showa/Heisei period

The Eko-Doji(恵光童子) is one of the eight child attendants of Fudo Myo-o(不動明王) , known as the Eight Great Children. This wooden Buddha statue is the item we acquired in conjunction with the demolition of a temple. We was informed by the priest there that the coloring was done by Keiboku Nakamura(中村佳睦) , However, the sculptor is unknown. " She has a history of having her works housed in various temples in Japan and has even presented a piece to the King of Bhutan. She is currently working on creating more pieces alongside her husband, the sculptor Yuboku Mukoyoshi(向吉悠睦) .

Dimensions H 70cm W 30cm L 22. 5cm

The artwork exhibits wear, dirt, stains, and dullness due to aging. Additionally, there is white dirt resembling mold adhering to the surface. There is a crack on the right cheek and evidence of repair on the ornament of the right arm (please see the image) . As this is a Buddhist statue created for placement in temples and shrines, it does not bear the artist's signature.