A wood figure of Idaten. 14th century  - image-1

Lot 501 Dα

A wood figure of Idaten. 14th century

Auction 1166 - overview Cologne
16.12.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 3.000 € - 5.000 €
Result: 4.000 € (incl. premium)

A wood figure of Idaten. 14th century

Standing on one leg running, wearing a Chinese-style armour and a helmet. Remains of polychromy. Mounted on a stand. Kiri box.
Height with stand 34 cm

According to legend, Idaten was supposed to guard a sharitô containing Buddha's ashes, but he fell asleep. A demon saw the opportunity to steal the sharito and ran away with it. Awakend, Idaten persued the thief and thence became known as a swift runner.