{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-5","title":", Enkū Buddha, 1, Edo Period（1603–1867CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnkū was a Japanese monk and sculptor during the Edo Period (1603–1867 CE). He is best known for his carved Buddhist statues, which he created while wandering throughout his life. His works are commonly referred to as \"Enkū Buddhas.\" Details about his life are scarce, with few records from him or writings about him. The reasons behind his initiation into sculpture and how he acquired his skills remain unknown. Nevertheless, the Buddhist statues he crafted spread across Japan during his lifetime, and many of them still exist today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \"Enkū Buddha\" refers to the statues created by Enkū, which were carved from wood and other available materials, including scrap wood. His sculptures are renowned for their distinctive style and spiritual expression. Often diverging significantly from traditional Buddhist iconography, particularly in his later works, they are characterized by extreme expression and abstract forms. This piece, carved from a single block of wood, showcases a simplified design imbued with a rugged, primal quality. In contrast, the statue's expression bears a gentle smile, standing in serene repose. Through this work, one can glimpse Enkū's prayers and his spiritual world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45220740694297,"sku":null,"price":293.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/rcnir-2023-00014792.jpg?v=1752154911","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-mt\/products\/antique-japanese-art-5","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}