Fine Antique Japanese Spiritual Children Guardian & Protector Good Garden Choice
$1,900.00
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A fine, beautiful and uncommon style Japanese standing Buddhist stone Jizo Bosatsu stands tall caressing two children in his hands- a rare depiction. This handsome example is figurely hand carved from a hard stone.
It is indistinctly signed on both frontal sides likely from the patron donor to a favored temple. Late Edo to Meiji period, 18th-19th century.
Double signed on its sides by its donor.
Good Garden candidate with an authentic sublime spiritual aura. .
Fine condition with overall softening of the lines and contours, with some old lichen accumulation.
Handsomely weathered from appropriate age.
Dimensions: 16.5 inches tall and 6 inches wide
History of Jizo:
In modern Japan, Jizo is a savior par excellence, a friend to all. He is notably a protector of travelers and children.
Jizo Bosatsu is one of the most beloved of all Japanese divinities and works to ease the suffering and to answer the prayers of the living for health, success, children, and all manner of mundane petitions.
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We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association.
We have been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, European, and Asian Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan, Europe and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We ship internationally.
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