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Seitaka Dôji

13th century
Wood with traces of polychromy

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

Seitaka Doji is one of the two boy attendants of Fudo Myo-o (the Immovable or Unshakable One). Sculptural triads of these figures exist from the late Heian period (794–1185). In these triads, Seitaka Doji has a troll-like appearance, which contrasts with the placid features of his fellow attendant, Kongara Doji.

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