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Fudac Myacac, early 13th century (lacquer and gold with crystal)
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Fudac Myacac, early 13th century (lacquer and gold with crystal)
3617915 FudAc MyAcAc, early 13th century (lacquer and gold with crystal) by Kaikei (fl.1183-1223); 53.3 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Lacquered Japanese cypress, color, gold, cut gold (kirikane), and inlaid crystal eyes, Kamakura period
(Kirikane is a decorative technique using gold leaf, silver leaf, platinum leaf cut into lines, diamonds and triangles).
Fudo Myoo, chief of the five wisdom Kings is a boddhisattva-a popular deity in Japanese Buddhism shown with bulging eyes, fangs and long hair. He carries a lasso to catch and bind demons and a sword to decapitate them.
); Japanese, out of copyright
Media ID 23626474
© Bridgeman Images
Bodhisattva Buddhism Buddhist Eyes Fierce Frightening Kamakura Lacquer Lasso
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This print showcases the remarkable artwork of "Fudac Myacac" created in the early 13th century by Kaikei, a renowned Japanese artist from the Kamakura period. The piece, displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA, is crafted using lacquer and gold with crystal embellishments. "Fudac Myacac" depicts Fudo Myoo, the chief of the five wisdom Kings and a revered bodhisattva in Japanese Buddhism. With his bulging eyes, fangs, and flowing hair, this seated deity exudes an aura of power and fierceness. His purposeful stance is accentuated by his decorative attire adorned with intricate kirikane patterns - a technique that involves cut gold leaf arranged into lines and geometric shapes. The statue's symbolism becomes apparent as we delve deeper into its details. Fudo Myoo wields a lasso to capture and bind demons while brandishing a sword to decapitate them. This representation signifies his role as a protector against evil forces within Buddhist beliefs. The combination of lacquered Japanese cypress wood along with vibrant colors further enhances this masterpiece's visual impact. The meticulously inlaid crystal eyes add depth and intensity to Fudo Myoo's gaze. Overall, this awe-inspiring sculpture exemplifies both artistic mastery and religious devotion through its ornate decoration and depiction of an important figure in Japanese Buddhism.
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