'God of Protection' Inami Woodcarving Taisho [大正] Japan.

Beautiful weathered wooden (Tateyama cedar) statue of a guardian deity.

This type of Japanese wood carving is called 'Inami,' drawing great inspiration from Enkū Hori (円空法師), a Japanese Buddhist monk and sculptor who lived from 1292 to 1375.

This wood sculpture is stunning in its simplicity and will make a lovely decorative accent in any interior. Dimensions: height 47 cm, width 17 cm, depth 9.5 cm.