Late Qing Dynasty Buddhist Carved Sculpture Wrathful Vajrapāṇi Temple Guardian
🛕 Antique Qing Chinese Vajrapāṇi Buddhist temple guardian carving – rare devotional wood plaque 🔥
A spiritually commanding devotional carving with powerful guardian energy, believed to represent Vajrapāṇi, the Bodhisattva of Power and one of Buddhism’s most revered protectors. This antique carved wooden temple plaquecaptures the deity in a dramatic wrathful form, seated in lalitāsana upon a lotus base, engulfed in a flaming mandorla symbolizing divine radiance and indestructible force.
Expressively rendered with bulging eyes, flowing hair, and muscular authority, this figure exemplifies late Qing-style Buddhist craftsmanship. The right hand appears to hold a vajra-like implement, a symbol of spiritual strength, while the overall iconography strongly aligns with Vajrapāṇi’s role as a remover of obstacles and defender of the Dharma.
Originally intended for temple or household altar devotion, this plaque carries a presence that transcends time—making it highly desirable for serious collectors of Asian religious art.
📅 Dating & Origin
🪵 Traditional carving style is consistent with the late Qing Dynasty (19th century).
📍 As with many historic devotional artifacts, independent verification of age is encouraged if desired.
📐 Dimensions
📏 Height: 9.05″ (23 cm)
📏 Width: 5.70″ (14.5 cm)
📏 Depth: 1″ (2.5 cm)
A compact yet dramatically impactful piece ideal for display in a high-level collection or personal shrine.
🏛️ Provenance
Acquired from an antiques dealer’s private collection, originally sourced at the Northern Antique Fair, UK, subsequently curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.
❤️ Why High-End Collectors Will Appreciate It
✅ Rare wrathful representation of Vajrapāṇi, a key Buddhist protector deity
✅ Deep-relief carving with strong emotional expression and spiritual intensity
✅ Rich natural patina giving age depth, authenticity, and storytelling value
✅ Compact size with exceptional display presence
✅ Evokes themes of strength, protection, discipline & spiritual authority
✅ Suitable for collectors of Asian devotional art, Buddhist sculpture, or guardian deities
✅ Poised for inclusion in a curated art setting, spiritual altar, or international collection
📦 Condition Report
Offered in fine antique condition, retaining an appealing aged patina.
📌 Signs of age include:
✔ Surface wear, scuffs & scratches consistent with devotional use
✔ Some dust within recessed areas
These age-related characteristics enhance its authenticity and spiritual aura.
🚚 Shipping & Packaging
✅ Professionally packed with protective materials
✅ Dispatched promptly from the UK
✅ Tracked & insured worldwide shipping available
✅ International collectors welcome
✅ Combined shipping available upon request
Your plaque will be handled with collector-grade care.
🏠 Ideal For
🛕 Personal shrine or meditation altar
🏯 Serious collectors of Asian religious art
📿 Curators seeking high-spirit guardian imagery
🏺 Interior design projects with an antique or spiritual focus
🎁 A meaningful acquisition for collectors of temple relics
