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Attractive Japanese Meiji (19thc) Wood Buddhist Sculpture of Deity ‘Tenjin-sama, Sugawara No Michizane’
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Attractive Japanese Meiji (19thc) Wood Buddhist Sculpture of Deity ‘Tenjin-sama, Sugawara No Michizane’

19th century
Sold 25 March 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Rare Japanese Meiji (19thC) wood Buddhist sculpture of ‘Tenjin-sama, Sugawara no Michizane’, a 9-10th century Japanese deity. Width 17cm wide x 10cm deep x 20.5cm high, weight 200g.

Very good condition for age.

Sugawara no Michizane (845-903) was a celebrated scholar, poet, and politician of the Heian period of Japan. He is regarded as an excellent poet, particularly in waka and kanshi poetry, and today is venerated in Shinto as the deity of learning, culture and the arts.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Period Wooden Deity Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128016
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AD1150
Description
Rare Japanese Meiji (19thC) wood Buddhist sculpture of ‘Tenjin-sama, Sugawara no Michizane’, a 9-10th century Japanese deity. Width 17cm wide x 10cm deep x 20.5cm high, weight 200g.

Very good condition for age.

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Sugawara no Michizane (845-903) was a celebrated scholar, poet, and politician of the Heian period of Japan.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

He is regarded as an excellent poet, particularly in waka and kanshi poetry, and today is venerated in Shinto as the deity of learning, culture and the arts.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Period Wooden Deity Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128016
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1150
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I A dark wooden Japanese sculpture of a seated deity on a square plinth base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Attractive Japanese Meiji (19thc) Wood Buddhist Sculpture of Deity ‘Tenjin-sama, Sugawara No Michizane’

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A dark wooden Japanese sculpture of a seated deity on a square plinth base.
Attractive Japanese Meiji (19thC) Wood Buddhist Sculpture of Deity ‘Tenjin-sama, Sugawara no Michizane’
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A dark wooden Japanese sculpture of a seated deity on a square plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialWood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSeated posture, Traditional court robes, Elaborate headwear, Square plinth base
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

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The Meiji period (18681912) marked a time of significant cultural shift in Japan, where traditional craftsmanship intersected with modern influences, producing highly refined artistic works.

These sculptures were typically hand-carved from native timbers such as hinoki cypress, camphorwood, or other dense hardwoods, often finished with lacquer or dark surface treatments.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved tool marks, natural ageing of the timber, authentic patina, and traditional joinery methods consistent with late 19th-century Japanese craftsmanship.

This type of piece serves as a striking focal point on a minimalist mantelpiece, side table, or dedicated display shelf, allowing its historical form to contrast with clean architectural lines.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep the object out of direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and dust gently with a soft, dry brush without using chemical polishes.
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