VINTAGE CHINESE WOOD STATUE OF VAJRAPUTRA

This listing is for a beautiful wood hand carved with intricate detail, Chinese statue of Vajraputra (Xiaoshi) With Foo Dogs. Vajraputra literally means "man of cats." He was a lion hunter before he was converted to Buddhism. After he had attained enlightenment, a little lion came playfully to his side. The animal seemed to be grateful to him for giving up the life of killing lions, thus sparing its parents and brothers. Since then, Vajraputra and the little lion have become inseparable. The lion, with its earth-shaking roar, symbolizes the invincible might of Buddhism. Therefore, it is very common to find a pair of lions standing guard at the front gate of a Buddhist temple or monastery in China.

Lohans are well-known for their great wisdom, courage and supernatural power. Due to their abilities to ward off the evil, Lohans have became guardian angels of the Buddhist temple and there in the main hall standing guard are the ever-present, indomitable-looking 18 Lohan figures, sometimes accompanied by 500 or more lesser Lohans.

As one can see from the photographs, this piece is in very good condition especially for its age. Any cracks you might see are not handling damages. These are cracks that occurred naturally or during the process of hand carving. There are very few handling marks. The wood looks like solid rosewood but we can’t say for sure. The photographs taken do not depict the true beauty and craftsmanship of this art work.

- The following will describe the item in further detail:
- Vajraputra With Foo Dogs
- Hand Carved In Great Detail
- Very Good Condition
- Natural Wood Product
- Weight- Approximately 2.2 lbs
- Approximate Dimensions 19" Height, 18.5" Base Circumference
- The Wood Looks like Rosewood, But We Are Not Sure

BG315