Japanese Edo period Mingei sculpture of Kongara Doji

Date: Edo period ,ca.18/19th cent.
Material: Polychromed wood figure
Dimensions: Overall height: 16 1/2”, figure: 12 3/4”
Description: Kongara Doji is one of the attendants of the wrathful Deity Fudo Myoo, a manifestation of Buddha Vairocana. He has 2 boy attendants, Seitaka Doji and Kongara Doji. Kongara Doji is portrayed with a staff and a vajra. This vigorous sculpture has naive elements that indicate it can be qualified as a piece of Mingei or popular sculpture.