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Est. 1968 691. Wei Tuo Pusa China, Early Ming Dynasty, 14/15th century Height: 122 cm, 48 inches This carved wooden figure, represents the Buddhist deity Wei Tuo Pusa. He has a compassionate expression, his eyes inlaid with black glass to make them more lively. The wooden surface has traces of pigment, lacquer and nachtegaalslaantje 1 • 5211 le ’s-hertogenbosch • the netherlands tel . +31 (0)73 - 614 62 51 • www.vanderven.com • [email protected] iban: nl53fvlb0225735911 • bic: fvlbnl22 • vat nl 148693003 b01 • k.v.k. 55447376 Est. 1968 gilding. Wei Tuo, also known as the Hindu bodhisattva Skanda, is one of the eight deities that protects the principles of Buddhism. In most portrayals he appears in full general’s armour, in his role as defender of the Buddhist teachings. According to legend, when the Buddha died, demons stole his Book of Wisdom; Wei Tuo fought the demons to retrieve the book. He is usually placed in the first hall of a Buddhist monastery or temple and often represented together with the goddess Guanyin In Chinese sutras, his image is found at the end of the sutra, a reminder of his vow to protect and preserve the teachings. In the practice of Feng Shui, the image of Wei Tuo is often placed in the home. He ensures peace and harmony for all residents, protection for the patriarch, prosperity and luck for all. Provenance: with Roger Keverne, United Kingdom (2004) nachtegaalslaantje 1 • 5211 le ’s-hertogenbosch • the netherlands tel . +31 (0)73 - 614 62 51 • www.vanderven.com • [email protected] iban: nl53fvlb0225735911 • bic: fvlbnl22 • vat nl 148693003 b01 • k.v.k. 55447376
